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Kia Soul repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (37%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (7%)

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Kia Soul repair cost distribution

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$100 - $499 (29%)

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Kia Soul in Florida, United States Feb 2021 - Jul 2022
May 2021 1000 mi	Manual keylock on driver's door would not work. They adjusted the linkage.

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Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021 14880 mi	Compressor needed replacement. Under warranty.

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Kia Soul in Maine, United States May 2021 - May 2022
Feb 2022 23000 mi	Transmission failed, without warning, during a road trip 1200 miles from home. It was running fine, then had RPM surges for about 1 minute, then had no power. Kia did pay to have it towed to the nearest dealership and then transported back to the dealership closest to me when it was complete.

Kia Soul in California, United States Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Feb 2022 17000 mi	PCV valve replacement

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Kia Soul in North Carolina, United States Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022 3850 mi	Install software to monitor for potential piston ring noise.

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Kia Soul in New York, United States May 2018 - Jun 2021
Aug 2018 1000 mi	Key stopped working
Sep 2018 2000 mi	Complained about rough idle, dealer said is normal

Kia Soul in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 16201 mi	Dash brake lamp lights, but handbrake is not engaged. Dealer visually checked other braking system components, all looks OK. I suspect it's a bad sensor (switch) in the handbrake. Dealer wants me to leave car for a day.

Kia Soul in California, United States Jun 2018 - Nov 2023
Jun 2022 11300 mi	rear strut replaced

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Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2022
Jul 2020 11325 mi	master brake cylinder had internal leak, pedal would sink to floor with steady pressure applied. Dealer replaced master cylinder under warranty.
Jul 2021 19000 mi US $120	Leaking rear shocks, replaced with Bilsteins #19268552 ordered from Rock auto. Work done at my shop was too much of a hassle to take to dealer. The easiest shocks to install !

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Kia Soul in British Columbia, Canada May 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021 24180 mi	The brake system was making noise. I believe it was a valve that meters the brake pedal action between regenerative braking and friction braking. It needed a special tool from Korea which caused the delay in the repair.

Kia Soul in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
Jan 2020 21700 mi	Charger door getting stuck. Cleaned rails/tracks.
May 2022 40920 mi	Some noise going over some speed bumps

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Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018 19840 mi C $300	Adjustment and grinding of brake disks.
Oct 2021 44640 mi C $1500	Rear brakes needed to be replaced.

Kia Soul in Georgia, United States Aug 2017 - Dec 2018
Jul 2017 6029 mi	Intermittent map light malfunction. Seems to only occur during cooler weather, so was not able to reproduce at the dealership. Nonetheless, replaced entire map light assembly under warranty. Update: it's been almost a year. Issue did not reoccur. Repair successful.
Sep 2018 20265 mi	Visor mount was hanging loose; there was a screw missing. Screw added, which fixed the issue. May have been related to the last trip to the shop for reading light issue.

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Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Feb 2021 50000 mi	camshaft position circuit performance-- I checked for power & ground at sensor & HA. Both replaced Sensor & cleared DTC, now working as designed. (note by tech who worked on car)

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Kia Soul in Quebec, Canada Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017 9300 mi	OBD replacement under waranty

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Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Jun 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018 34100 mi	Backup camera lense got foggy, wet and dirty on the inside.
Nov 2021 89280 mi C $100	Backup camera not working - replaced with Rydeen camera
May 2022 97340 mi C $200	Complete engine failure due to crankshaft bearings - known issue. Engine replaced under warranty - paid $200 for gaskets and worn tie-rod.

Kia Soul in New Jersey, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2022
Jan 2022 88000 mi US $600	Coil Pack / service engine light was on
Jul 2022 96000 mi US $350	Fuel injectors needed cleaning after 96k miles.

Kia Soul in Maryland, United States Mar 2016 - Jul 2022
Jan 2018 13000 mi	Recall to inspect steering column. No problems found.

Kia Soul in California, United States Aug 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 78000 mi US $3344	Total failure of AC System, started at compressor clutch. Flywheel seized shortly after compressor seized due to faulty high pressure side sensor. Hole in condenser (blow out) caused by over pressure by seized compressor. Replaced Compressor, Condenser, Pressure Sensor, Harnesses

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Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Mar 2016 - Dec 2022
Mar 2018 21000 mi	Loose connection resulting in intermittent failures. The vehicle wouldn't start (no power, not even to use power locks), or electronics would fail intermittently while driving (for example cruise control or radio would switch off on their own).
Dec 2018 30000 mi US $350	Front pads were totally worn (to the backing metal) after less than 30,000 miles. Uneven wear (inner pads were totally worn, while outer pads were ~4mm thick).
Jun 2021 54000 mi US $25	Faulty brake pedal switch.
Dec 2021 58000 mi US $50	Replaced faulty brake pedal switch

Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
Jun 2021 60000 mi US $1400	Replace catalytic converters ...
Jan 2022 65800 mi US $400	Oil leak ..

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Kia Soul in California, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017 21000 mi	Replace on-board charger
Jan 2018 23000 mi	Heater blowing cold air. Replaced temperature sensor. Problem still happens.

Kia Soul in New Jersey, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2018
Jan 2016 225 mi	Right after delivery, noticed that car has significant rattle in ceiling, near front of sunroof. The dealer could NOT fix - it continues to significantly detract from the enjoyment of the car! Also, when passenger seat empty (which it wasn't in test drives), heard major seat mount rattle - seems that seat wasn't securely mounted! This issues WAS addressed, and seems to be OK now.

Kia Soul in Washington, United States Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022 75000 mi	EV Battery is due for warranty replacement, but Battery Management System readings fluctuated 10% in a single week, so battery was 0.4% above the minimum acceptable score to avoid a warranty replacement.

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Kia Soul in Florida, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017 47000 mi US $212	Replace pads
May 2018 93000 mi US $110	I had a bad cell in the battery and replaced the battery

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Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Oct 2015 - Jul 2018
Oct 2015 8000 mi	On right turns a low grinding sound it stopped making the noise. may have just been something that needed to be worked out

Kia Soul in Florida, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2018
Feb 2016 9000 mi	Steering wheel was not centered, and front tires were cupping. The dealer fixed the tow issue, but the steering wheel still was not centered. I wound up making the adjustments myself at the tie rod ends.
Aug 2016 17000 mi	Battery failed suddenly - opened circuit internally.
Jul 2017 28000 mi US $140	Battery tested weak when the car was brought into the shop for oil change and general maintenance. I had noticed the lights seemed a bit dimmer than usual with the engine not running.
Dec 2017 32500 mi	Recall to install set screw to prevent loss of steering
Mar 2018 34000 mi US $175	Grinding noise when applying brakes

Kia Soul in Nova Scotia, Canada Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017 16740 mi	Battery wasn't holding charge properly. Had it replaced at 50% cost to us.
Sep 2017 19840 mi C $575	At only 32000 Km, had to have front rotors and pads replaced. Apparently worn down to approx 2 MM (pads)
Jan 2018 22940 mi	Manufacturer recall for Pinion plug in steering mechanism.

Kia Soul in Texas, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015 3000 mi	Radio amp bad

Kia Soul in New York, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2018
May 2015	Replaced faulty navigation/radio system.

Kia Soul in Florida, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2016
Aug 2015 11300 mi	black paint over the drivers door is bubbling The leather on the drivers seat is flaking.. It seems to be cause by the seat belt rubbing on it.

Kia Soul in South Carolina, United States May 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017 37000 mi	Faulty gas cap caused check engine light, and it took 2 days to diagnose and replace (warranty)
Nov 2017 39000 mi	Heater fan working only on high. Replaced resistor at fan control.

Kia Soul in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2015 - Feb 2019
Aug 2015 3900 mi	Seems the rear right px seatback is not adjusted properly and rattles over bumps and with body flex Right front door strap bolt loose so when door opens the metal strap would not catch the door, would slide and would clunk as the strap hit the end of the bolt.
Sep 2015 5580 mi	Seat actually had something internally loose which was causing the rattle. Right rear seat back swapped from another new car, all good now, no noises after 1000Km. Sept 2017: Never a hint of a rattle now been 2 years since repair.

Kia Soul in Michigan, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2022
Dec 2015 6000 mi	Rear suspension making noise
May 2018 29000 mi	Steering recall

Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018 47000 mi	Check engine light on. Dealer replaced valve free under warranty. Check engine light off after.

Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Jul 2018 39000 mi	Factory recall
Nov 2021 51000 mi US $470	Ball joint replacement

Kia Soul in Arizona, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018 39000 mi	4 Kias so far around 400k miles combined and this is the 1st one that needed anything ! Lift gate latch (electric) failed . Replaced under warranty with a total wash job .

Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Feb 2017 - Jul 2022
Jul 2018 24000 mi	Factory recall
Jul 2022 60000 mi US $480	The miles remaining was way incorrect. Fuel gage started showing empty. Need fuel light blinking. Check engine light was on. Replaced gasoline cap which seems to have solved the problem. Upper left ball joint replaced -- oops this was done at repair shop other than dealer

Kia Soul in Texas, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2023
Apr 2017 8000 mi US $160	replaced OE dead battery; lasted only 2 years; 8k miles!
Mar 2018 12000 mi	Replacement battery from 2017 lasted less than 1 year!!
Mar 2021 20000 mi	ECU recall

Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Sep 2016 - Jan 2022
Mar 2018 46000 mi	Drivers rear caliper leaking. Replaced under warranty.

Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Jul 2015 - Feb 2022
Mar 2018 31000 mi	The Passenger side,rear caliper was leaking. The dealer fixed it under warranty.

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Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2015 - Sep 2019
Mar 2015 1000 mi	Updated computer software for airbags under TSB

Kia Soul in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2019
Jun 2017 11000 mi	Low tire pressure light was stuck on.

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Kia Soul in Oregon, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2016
Aug 2015 1900 mi	XM/Sirius antenna interior connection loose and mount on roof leaking water. Connector reassembled and mount tightened down.
Sep 2015 2000 mi	Sun visor post loose, discovered screw missing from assembly. Installed screw.
Apr 2016 6300 mi	Headliner buzzing around front interior light; update: problem returned within 30 days
Jun 2016 8000 mi	Buzzing from headliner surrounding front interior light
Dec 2016 9000 mi	Buzzing from headliner never fixed.

Kia Soul in Virginia, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2018
Feb 2018 43329 mi	check engine light on po441 evap tsb eng 164 replaced fuel tank evap purge pump

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Kia Soul in California, United States Apr 2015 - Oct 2017
Aug 2016 27100 mi	GPS head unit malfunctioning. iBAU unit malfunctioning, making odd noises, rough transition from regen to friction.

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Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2016
Dec 2015 30000 mi	Lights inside and outside the car sometimes start flashing when the car is off. Battery runs down. Has needed to be jumped over ten times. Replaced fuse box this time. Can't seem to find problem despite 42 days in the shop.
Jan 2016 30500 mi	The problem was rust under the illuminated door sill. It was "telling" the car that the door was open and running the battery down. They cut the wires, reordered the kit, and redid the scuff plate.
Dec 2016 40000 mi	Car lights worked but wouldn't start.Dealer went thru a parasitic drain test, and reset all the fuses in the fuse box. Could have been a rust issue in the door sill again.I have 2 2014 Kia Soul+'s one is perfect the other has had challenges

Kia Soul in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2013 - Oct 2015
Feb 2015 4000 mi US $150	Defective battery

Kia Soul in Washington, United States Apr 2014 - Dec 2017
Apr 2017 16000 mi	replace and torque steering bolts

Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Jun 2014 - Jan 2017
Jun 2014 8000 mi	Driver said door did not unlock with key in pocket and pressing button on door.
Jan 2017 30000 mi US $190	Battery died

Kia Soul in Arizona, United States Mar 2014 - May 2018
Jul 2016 36700 mi	Loose battery connection and blown fuses

Kia Soul in Virginia, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
Apr 2014 2000 mi	Blower motor electrical whine. Blower motor replaced. Front seat fabric wearing prematurely - fabric was bunching up along top of seat cushion. Fabric was resecured to the seat. Ignition starter delay when turning key. Initially told it was not normal followed up a few days later by being told that it is normal.
Jul 2014 4500 mi	Automatic shifting from second to third gear yields a loss in power and hesitation. Excessive wind noise at highway speeds between 50 and 70mph. Driver's-side door only; passenger side does not exhibit this problem.
May 2015 15000 mi	Installed additional weather stripping along driver's-side door using self-stick weather stripping.
Jun 2015 16000 mi US $200	Excessive wind noise still occurring on driver's side at and above 55MPH. Noise does not occur on passenger-side of vehicle. Additional weatherstripping installed to no avail.
Aug 2015 17100 mi	Replaced window seal has now created a window rattle that did not exist previously.
Mar 2016 22000 mi	Crunching/grinding noise emanating from suspension areas.
Jun 2016 24000 mi	Rattles coming from steering column. Two inch circular plastic piece fell into driver footwell while driving. Origin unknown.
Aug 2016 25400 mi	Grinding and crunching noises emanating from front and rear undercarriage. Dealer retorqued loose suspension nuts and bolts. Repair was not successful as noise is still present.
Mar 2017 33000 mi	Axle hub nuts were replaced under recall.

Kia Soul in Georgia, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
Jan 2017 40000 mi	We've had a ton of issues that no one at Ed Voyles Kia could ever diagnose. One minute its the gas cap, the next minute they tell us that cant possibly be a problem and it must be something else... which they also can figure out. Car also had a problem where with the car in park, the push button start wouldn't work. You had to shift the car to drive (while it was still off) then shift it back into park, and then it might start. We just traded this car in.

Kia Soul in Oklahoma, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2022
Sep 2014 9000 mi	hesitation on take-off, no code and no duplication at dealer so there was no repair.

Kia Soul in Washington, United States Apr 2014 - Mar 2018
Apr 2017 11000 mi	steering bolts replaced under guarantee

Kia Soul in Florida, United States Feb 2017 - Jul 2022
Apr 2017 4168 mi	Driver's side headlight was replaced under warranty. There were dried condensation marks on the inside of the headlight lens.
Sep 2017 7000 mi	Whistling sound between 50-60 mph
Nov 2017 8000 mi	Whistling sound from 50-70 mph. Found that noise coming from gap between hood and bumper. Removed front fascia below Kia emblem; noise persisted. Replaced rubber seal behind latch; noise persisted. Put foam cushion under radiator cover to push up on it; noise persisted. Managed to fix problem by adjusting a few screws in the bumper as well radiator cover. Clear coat from two rims were bubbling and starting to dissipate.
Oct 2021 33586 mi US $108	One shock was leaking fluid. Replaced both.
Nov 2021 33000 mi US $21	Strut was no longer holding up hatch door. Replaced both.
Jul 2022 38900 mi US $80	Replaced hood and tailgate lift struts.

Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
Aug 2021 121000 mi	Replace master cylinder
Jul 2022 137000 mi US $324	Noise from the front end. Both sway bars links replaced, problem resolved.

Kia Soul in Georgia, United States Dec 2014 - Feb 2018
Dec 2017 45000 mi	Another recall for suspension issue. Also dealing with squeaking during cold temperatures whenever going over any bumps.

Kia Soul in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017 33000 mi US $320	Went from NO symptoms when got oil change. Was told need full front brake job for estimated $800! "Very bad! Dangerous..can't Turn rotors." Angered at this, I asked to see Service Manager, who then talked to Gen. Mgr. , who lowered price to $300!

Kia Soul in Michigan, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2018
Dec 2017 57750 mi	A shield strip under the left front quarter panel broke loose. Dealer removed the damaged portion, pronounced it good to go and we went!

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Kia Soul in Texas, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2017
Mar 2014 1000 mi	The shifting lever would not move. They replaced the shifter knob. It works OK now.

Kia Soul in Florida, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2017
Sep 2015 17000 mi	Checked light switch. Connections were loose

Kia Soul in Texas, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022
Jan 2015 7000 mi	AC had a smell problem. After internet research the most common response was mold. Dealer repaired problem.
Apr 2015 11000 mi	mold smell returned to car.
Jun 2022 105000 mi US $600	catalytic converter needed to be replaced

Kia Soul in Illinois, United States May 2014 - Jul 2018
Jul 2017 36000 mi US $302	Replaced front brake pads and turned rotors

Kia Soul in Missouri, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 99800 mi	Engine failure, long block replacement.

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Kia Soul in New York, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2016
Apr 2015 28000 mi	Canister purge valve.

Kia Soul in Connecticut, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2022
Oct 2014 5200 mi	bcm upgrade

Kia Soul in Florida, United States Feb 2014 - Jan 2017
Aug 2014 9300 mi	Had to replace an entire side light assembly on passenger side of car. It was full of moisture.
Sep 2014 12000 mi	Severe rattle in the dash. Right side near windshield. They could not fix it. Have to take it back and leave it. They have to remove the whole dash. Driver door lock sticks. Engine bogs or hesitates at take off in lower gears as accelerator is pressed hard.
May 2015 22000 mi	Rattle in upper right dash. Near window. After 2 trips. Still not repaired!!!
Jul 2015 23000 mi	We will see if the rettle has been successfully repaired.
Aug 2015 24700 mi	Same rattle in upper right dash. Kept car 18 days. Rattle came back five days later, in early August. back with me.Complained to KIA motors. A Tech rep is to get back and set up a meeting.
Sep 2016 44000 mi	Rattles fixed.

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Kia Soul in Idaho, United States Jun 2013 - Oct 2016
Jul 2013 13000 mi	After a long discussion with the dealer, he admitted that the paint quality of the Kia Soul is in his words "soft" and that they have had other complaints. Same for glass quality of front windshield. He took pictures of the problem areas.
Jan 2014	Dealer replaced drivers side inside door handle as chrome was peeling off.
Sep 2016 76000 mi	Replace inside door handle (Drivers side.) 2nd replacement

Kia Soul in Georgia, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2013
Feb 2013 6600 mi	had to replace the ECO on/off switch on the dash

Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022
Dec 2012 6000 mi	Front passenger door didnt close easily upgraded bluetooth system
Feb 2013 8600 mi	since upgrade of blue tooth software dialing system does not work properly (though it did previously) Door still difficult to close
May 2017 55000 mi	Intermittent failure in back-up camera. Dealer replaced camera under warranty.

Kia Soul in Quebec, Canada Jul 2013 - Jul 2017
Jan 2016	Clicking, metallic noise coming from rear of vehicle. Dealer replaced both left and right rear shock absorbers. Noise gone.
Feb 2016 21080 mi	Front left inner door handle finish chipped.rnReplaced part as per recall.

Kia Soul in California, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2013
Nov 2013 4000 mi	During heavy rain water leaks through front, side drivers window and the roof.

Kia Soul in New Jersey, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015 45000 mi	Replace leaking on oil pan gasket.
Jan 2017 29800 mi US $685	I could not get my car out of park. ESC, EPS and check engine light came one. Needed to have car towed to dealer. They replaced brake switch, but would not cover it under warranty. Also had a low fuel level code, at same time. wire fix.

Kia Soul in Minnesota, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 29000 mi	Vehicle would pull hard left or hard right

Kia Soul in California, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2017
Dec 2012 6000 mi	Phone charger outlet stopped working. Dealer fixed at no charge.
Mar 2017 86000 mi	Head unit screen failure and backup camera was foggy. Dealer replaced both on warranty.

Kia Soul in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018
Nov 2013 11000 mi US $130	starter wire got pinched behind the air intake and after a while the rubber coating rubbed off, causing it to short out.

Kia Soul in Alaska, United States Oct 2012 - May 2016
May 2013 6100 mi	wheel nuts rusting on 2 wheels
Nov 2014 15000 mi	Passenger side seat heater switch stuck in ON position

Kia Soul in New Jersey, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2016
Sep 2015 18000 mi	backup camera replaced

Kia Soul in Connecticut, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2020
Jun 2016 35000 mi	Replaced coils and spark plugs

Kia Soul in Virginia, United States Nov 2017 - Aug 2019
Jan 2018 71000 mi US $500	replace front pads and rotors

Kia Soul in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2014 - Jan 2018
Dec 2016 52000 mi	Sensor in my transmission was out
Jan 2018 72000 mi US $30	Passenger side headlight went out. Had to change.

Kia Soul in Georgia, United States Aug 2013 - Feb 2022
Jul 2019 30000 mi US $1000	AC compressor was leaking oil and had to be replaced.

Kia Soul in Florida, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2022
Jun 2021 133000 mi US $250	Steering was clunking when turned. It needed a tiny $10 part, the rest was labor.
May 2022 145000 mi US $200	Coil pack went bad causing a misfire under acceleration, then all the time, a day or two after the first indication of trouble.

Kia Soul in Colorado, United States May 2014 - Oct 2019
Jun 2015 25000 mi	Timing chain tensioner had to be replaced. After repair, driver noticed that the same problems were occurring and took the car back in to be looked at. We believe it is now resolved, hopefully.
May 2017 71000 mi US $101	Replacement of brakes, pads and rotors

Kia Soul in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2017
Jul 2017 39000 mi US $160	replaced the battery

Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 49000 mi US $200	Both front struts replaced due to bent strut.

Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Mar 2018
Sep 2015 14880 mi	Back up camera replaced
Mar 2016 17360 mi	Front driver and passenger door handles had always felt rough and eventually the paint peeled off revealing plastic underneath and a sharp ridge that cut my hand. Door handles replaced under warranty
Sep 2017 27900 mi	Paint had peeled off front door handles last year. Same problem with rear handles - both replaced.

Kia Soul in Arizona, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016 64000 mi US $107	Radiator fan started making noise, intermittent problem. Dealer can not replicate over 2 days thus stated no issue and returned car in same condition.
May 2018 93000 mi US $350	Radiator fan finally died. Required new fan assembly.

Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Aug 2015 - Jan 2018
Jun 2016 24000 mi	Check Engine light indicated camshaft position problem or oil control valve timing problem.
Dec 2016 28000 mi	Check engine light came on again, recording the same code as previously addressed. Unable to identify specific issue, the replaced the entire engine, under warranty, no cost to owner.

Kia Soul in California, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2017
Dec 2014 15000 mi	Rattle coming from dashboard.

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Kia Soul in Florida, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022
Aug 2016 50000 mi	Key and car lost connection. We couldn't lock/unlock door nor turn on/off the car using the keyless remote entry.

Kia Soul in North Carolina, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2022
Dec 2013 12000 mi	Oil light coming on when stopped and clutch in. Replaced oil pump?

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Kia Soul in Louisiana, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2015
Sep 2013 39000 mi	Brake switch causing cruise control to have problem.

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Kia Soul in Florida, United States Jul 2013 - Apr 2017
Dec 2014 32000 mi	Windshield cracked pulling out of my driveway.
Apr 2017 72000 mi US $340	Front brakes were on yellow. Replaced.

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Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Sep 2012 - Apr 2016
Jul 2012 6324 mi	The check engine light led the dealer to replace one of four ignition coils under warranty. For a few weeks, there was and odd noise for a few seconds at start up. This went away slowly after repair.
Mar 2014 40300 mi	Glove box light would not go off. Dealer replaced the glove box under warranty. Parts had to be ordered, so a second trip was required.
May 2014 42160 mi	Back up camera failed. New camera ordered under warranty. Second trip needed as parts needed to be ordered.
Nov 2015 86800 mi C $118	Radio failed to save selected stations, clock time was incorrect and finally no sound. Repair cost was for diagnostic work only. Kia are replacing the radio no charge, as a goodwill jesture.
Dec 2015 89280 mi C $365	Fuel filler door failed to open at gas station. Finally popped open but no repeat. This happened twice before but months ago. Visit to dealer, lube was no help. Replacement needed at $365 tax in. All labour, only $61 in parts. Now 142000 km.
Jan 2016 89900 mi C $2000	Routine service LOF, brake service, rattle in rear on bumps. The rattle seemed to be related to the muffler. It was investigated and some minor work was done. Some improvement was made. Now it is back, same as before. Call from dealer to advise me the Instrument cluster has failed! $1300 for replacement + $ 300 service. Total this trip $2000! End of the road for this vehicle. No more Kia for me.
Mar 2016 96100 mi C $600	Wobbling noise from front when going over small bumps. Recommended repair was to the replace the sway bar links. Also replaced a leaking PCV valve on the transmission. Handles like new and improved gas milage bonus. An OK repair at 155,000 km.

Kia Soul in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - Jan 2015
Dec 2014 38000 mi	Instrument Cluster stopped working for all gauges. Dealership found cluster faulty, replaced with a new one, but found the odometer could not be programmed. Had to send out the new cluster to be programmed. Then the third trip fixed it.

Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2022
Nov 2014 17900 mi	Parking brake handle was not engaging the brake solidly.
Jul 2016 24000 mi	Failing backup camera was replaced after intermittently not operating.

Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2014
Jun 2013 30000 mi	Reoccuring water leak from top of backlite

Kia Soul in Georgia, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013 8000 mi	Car would hesitate when you give it gas at a light, or turning also engine light came on. 1st time I took it in they couldn't find anything wrong. 2nd time the found a odd code in computer. It's still hesitates but not as bad

Kia Soul in Tennessee, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2016
Apr 2012	Right front door speaker blew one week after I purchased the car. Hasn't been listening to it higher than an 8 in volume. Took to the dealer to check and they had to replace the speaker.

Kia Soul in New York, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2013
Jul 2013 50000 mi	Tire pressure monitor, sporadic notifications

Kia Soul in Michigan, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2022
Sep 2013 39000 mi	Steering wheel leather falling off
Feb 2014 45800 mi US $154	UVO radio no sound...Has display, clock keeps defaulting
Apr 2015 63700 mi	Radio dead again...No output speakers! Called KIA to open a case, told to take it to the dealer.
Jun 2015 66000 mi	Radio issue again...NTF now working?
Nov 2015 69000 mi	Back-up camera (just grid) has no video! NTF working today...Camera cost $415 plus labor! This is a on going problem
Dec 2015 70000 mi US $125	Battery acting up, now will not start! Replaced Battery...No issues all is well! Still issues with back-up camera?
Feb 2017 75000 mi US $179	Open case with KIA for good will...No display back-up camera at times? Dealer and KIA refused any good will help...My serpentine belt replaced by Dealer, Oh they charge for replacing P.S. and A/C belts? Wow car only has one belt..
May 2017 76000 mi US $200	Purchase a new camera...After trying to get some good will with KIA. Dealer was a joke over charged to replace (My belt) Serpentine! So now we have a back-up camera.
Oct 2017 75000 mi US $25	Back-up Camera working sometimes...
Jun 2018 78000 mi US $300	Air filter, Brakes all rusted...R & R all

Kia Soul in Kentucky, United States Nov 2012 - Nov 2016
Mar 2015 13000 mi US $130	Battery would no longer hold a charge

Kia Soul in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2022
Sep 2014 15000 mi	UVO upgrade
Nov 2015 23000 mi	Backup camera failed. Dealer replaced camera.

Kia Soul in Texas, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 42000 mi US $100	Water leak into interior primarily in the rear passenger seat area floor. Service Tech unable to determine the location of the leak. No repair completed. Still leaks during rainfall.

Kia Soul in Minnesota, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2015 100000 mi US $89	Lost the right side windshield "A" pillar molding when getting an air blast from a tractor trailer. Got one online. Used black duct tape until part arrived to keep wind noise less noticeable.
Apr 2018 168000 mi US $1100	I purchased Kia struts and shocks on line approx $550. Indi shop installed for $559. This was before quick struts were available,e aftermarket.

Kia Soul in California, United States Nov 2011 - Apr 2014
May 2013 16000 mi US $110	Right windshield garnish blew off during strong headwind on freeway

Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Oct 2011 - Apr 2022
Mar 2012 5000 mi	Popping sound when playing i-Pod through UVO ICE system. Dealer updated software.
Dec 2014 35000 mi	Moisture in headlight.

Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2022
Dec 2013 53000 mi	Backup camera failed.
Sep 2017 128000 mi	Backup camera is failing. Replacement deferred due to cost.
Oct 2017 128000 mi US $50	Replaced both low beam headlight bulbs. Also replaced license plate bulbs.
Jun 2022 192000 mi US $75	Replaced low beam headlight bulbs

Kia Soul in Florida, United States Mar 2012 - Sep 2016
Sep 2014 30000 mi	Drive side headlamp had moisture within glass. Dealer replaced under warranty.

Kia Soul in Arizona, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
Dec 2012 3000 mi	Battery would not charge, car could not be jumped after being idle for two months.

Kia Soul in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2017
Dec 2016 94000 mi US $250	Had to reset the "adaptive driving" setting as car was shifting hard.

Kia Soul in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2022
Oct 2013 21300 mi	Dealer reflashed the computer to eliminate a potential HVAC issue with the firmware. Check engine light. Tech checked codes, confirmed a one-time misfire on one coil. Swapped coils between two cylinders to see if the problem recurred, and to tell if it was related to that coil pack, or the original cylinder with the error.

Kia Soul in Florida, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016 64000 mi US $65	Left headlight out
Mar 2017 81000 mi US $210	pads replaced and rotors shaved.

Kia Soul in Idaho, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017 120000 mi US $100	Oil leak, pan gasket was resealed. Catalytic Converter was replaced due to the check engine light.
Jan 2018 200000 mi US $542	Timing cover was leaking oil

Kia Soul in Connecticut, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017 61580 mi US $16	Replace passenger side rear brake light bulb.
Mar 2018 63000 mi US $32	Tire rotation. Had a second blown rear brake light (left side this time). Replaced all bulbs in left and right rear lights. Took about 20 minutes per side.
May 2018 70500 mi US $250	Rear camera (aka back-up camera) stopped functioning due to moisture leakage. I will be ordering camera from S. Korea because of better pricing ($225.00 vs. 418.00).

Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Mar 2017 - Oct 2022
Jul 2017 85560 mi C $5	Replaced rear driver side brake light bulb
Aug 2017 91760 mi C $60	Replaced serpentine belt. But intermittent battery warning light still flashes on during occasional hwy trips when give the car gas, same as prior to the repair indicating something else is part of the problem.
Jan 2018 94240 mi C $150	Parking brake seized and was stuck on which caused me to have to buy 2 new winter tires as it wore off all the tread on them just driving around the corner, not knowing what was wrong at that point in time
Sep 2018 102920 mi C $573	Alternator replaced
Jun 2021 124620 mi C $850	Brakes failed. Brake lines were rotted out and leaking. Replaced front brake lines. Replaced spark plugs and did oil change.
Aug 2021 124000 mi C $350	Replaced rear brake pads and rotors. Replaced seized rear left caliper.
Nov 2021 126480 mi C $2400	Brakes failed. Brake light came on. Rear brake lines rotted. Rear brake lines replaced. Front brake pads and rotors replaced. Front control arms starting to separate so replaced. Front left strut replaced due to broken spring/coil.
Feb 2022 129580 mi C $100	Front tie rod ends replaced due to vibration when driving
Jul 2022 130200 mi C $100	Front left caliper seized. Had to replace caliper and brake pad
Sep 2022 130820 mi C $50	Exhaust welded due to it leaking Front left caliper started to seize again

Kia Soul in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017 96000 mi US $500	Battery failed and once replaced, noticed the stereo system lost all audio. Removed and tested amplifier and head unit. Head unit has failed and new one estimated at $750. Replaced with aftermarket.

Kia Soul in Alberta, Canada Sep 2013 - Jun 2021
Jun 2016 30380 mi	Replace glove box under warranty due to wiring for light

Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017 53000 mi US $47	Engine code said failed camshaft sensor bank B. Replaced sensor.
Jul 2019 78000 mi	The transmission was diagnosed defective after a complaint of being hard to shift into gear. Transmission was replaced under warranty.
Aug 2019 78000 mi US $145	After the transmission replacement reported earlier the transmission was still hard to shift into gear. Further diagnosis led the tech to determine that the problem was the shift cable.(that was what I thought it was all along). Replacing the cable fixed the issue. The only cost was for the part as they said the car had been tied up enough.
Jan 2021 81000 mi US $350	Right rear brake locked up when wife driving home from work. Towed to dealer to and discovered that the right real parking brake had rusted to the point of failure. Brake repaired as needed.

Kia Soul in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 58000 mi	As part of routine maintenance, mechanic said was burning some oil & to watch oil level. He said there was blue smoke when it started up. No dropping oil levels & I drove to Oregon & back.

Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Oct 2015 - Jul 2022
Jun 2016 95480 mi C $107	Checked for oil leak at compressor. Found leak. Discharged system 134a refrigerant
Jun 2017 99200 mi C $30	Had to recharge ac system as it stopped working. Oil seal leaking on compressor shaft.
Dec 2017 102300 mi C $386	Backup camera would not work. Replaced sensor behind catalytic converter. Code went away
Mar 2018 105400 mi	Battery failed totally 15% charge when tested by garage
Jun 2018 113460 mi C $1087	AC compressor seal failure. Replaced compressor,recharge systemp
Oct 2021 133920 mi C $50	AC compressor drive end seal failure. System emptied itself. Out of warranty. Garage wants $2000.00 + for relais. Looking at other options.

Kia Soul in Colorado, United States Oct 2015 - Jan 2022
Aug 2016 54700 mi	Windshield washer stopped spraying (front and back).

Kia Soul in Alabama, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2022
Feb 2016 39700 mi	Rack-and-pinion/steering gearbox replaced; coupler inside MDPS (motor-driven power steering system) found to be disintegrating and was replaced
Mar 2016 41000 mi	Windshield wipers stopped working. Not a burned-out fuse.
Apr 2019 58000 mi US $360	Passenger side front axle replaced due to tear in seal, pre-emptive (could have waited a while). I do not consider this a car-specific issue, because Phoenix (low desert) summer heat over time affects rubber and other non-metal elements in all cars..

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Kia Soul in New York, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2012
Aug 2012 9700 mi	Manual transmission. Hesitation, surging, poor throttle control. Dealer says there's nothing they can do since there's no code and that I just need to get used to the electronic throttle. I will be getting a different car.
Dec 2012 14000 mi	Dealer could not fix issues with hesitation and surging, so got rid of the car.

Kia Soul in Iowa, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2018
Apr 2012	Hill-start Assist Control is not functioning, took to dealer for diagnosis. Dealer awaiting repair instructions from mfr. Hill-start assist not working, further diagnosis found steering angle sensor needed to be reset back to zero. System now works great!
Jul 2012 4000 mi	Replaced yaw sensor under warranty. Sensor was having random communication failures that became apparent when hill-start system stopped working.
Mar 2014 19000 mi	Pin connector in flip key broke, metal key fell off key fob.
Feb 2017 45000 mi	Bad bushing in sway bar link, replaced sway bar link.

Kia Soul in Quebec, Canada May 2021 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021 68820 mi C $1050	struts front both sides

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Kia Soul in Washington, United States Mar 2012 - Nov 2016
Jul 2016 49700 mi	switches to operate windows

Kia Soul in Maryland, United States Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
Jan 2022 131000 mi US $5	Left rear turn signal bulb
Jul 2022 144000 mi US $45	Replaced Blower motor relay for the 3rd time.

Kia Soul in Florida, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2019
Oct 2013 26000 mi	Fixed error in displaying MPG (went from ~4 high to within 1)
Jun 2016 48000 mi	Exterior trim panels on A-pillar were pulling away from body. Dealer replaced. Cruise control switch was intermittantly not engaging. Dealer replaced.
Sep 2017 59000 mi US $150	Steering wheel was "clunking" when turning; dealer replaced star gear (called it the "clunk star" repair).

Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 117800 mi C $200	Radio function stopped working, CD was fine. So used OEM radio replaced the original

Kia Soul in New York, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2022
Jun 2017 74000 mi US $750	brake job all 4 wheels discs and rotors which were too worn/rusted to be machined
Jul 2021 113000 mi US $400	replaced rear pads and rotor
Dec 2021 116000 mi US $400	New pads/rotors rear brakes

Kia Soul in California, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012 24000 mi	transmission leaking, TSB transmission replaced Dealer overfilled transmission causing it to leak again and causing the gas mileage to be less efficient and car slower.

Kia Soul in Alaska, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012 6000 mi	Winter temps got to zero or minus, engine temp randomly drops to half or less of usual gauge reading, drops interior heater temp by 15 to 20 degrees.Dealer changed thermostat, but problem continues. Never happens in warmer weather.

Kia Soul in Missouri, United States Feb 2013 - Aug 2015
Mar 2013 17000 mi	Misfire related to GDI fuel system, replaced injectors and DI fuel rail. Removed head and cleaned carbon deposits off of valve stems because of build up from GDI poor design.
Oct 2013 23500 mi	All but drivers power locks did not function. Tech greased all connectors and ran diagnostics and greasing the connectors fixed the problem. Drivers seat squeaks. Seat track ordered, not fixed at this time. All but drivers power locks did not function. Tech greased all connectors and ran diagnostics and greasing the connectors fixed the problem. Drivers seat squeaks. Seat track ordered, not fixed at this time.
Mar 2014 26000 mi	Door locks didn't work. They replaced a fusebox which corrected the issue. Took 3 trips and many parts ordered to correct it.
Jan 2015 30000 mi	Misfires. Fixed by running carbon cleaner through the motor.
Apr 2015 32000 mi	Misfire

Kia Soul in Florida, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2017
Oct 2014 78300 mi US $450	Starter went out.
Dec 2017 124000 mi US $200	Blower motor replaced. It was bad from first day. Dealer would not replace. We would smack the dash occasionally when it would go out. Last December a smack would not restart it

Kia Soul in Washington, United States May 2012 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015 35000 mi	Bluetooth did not work. Had to replace entire radio.
Apr 2017 61000 mi	The remote control would not function on locking the doors. Sometimes it took 10 hits of the button to engage the locks and sometimes it just did not work. The problem was sporadic in nature and the dealership could not replicate the problem (hence the reason it was in the shop for 21 days).

Kia Soul in Queensland, Australia Mar 2017 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017 31000 mi A $1	10th visit since oct 2016 for engine malfunction light appearing. replaced sensors, replaced engine management system, removed and cleaned fuel injectors. latest repair is to replace catalytic converter. part n/a waiting for part to be shipped in.

Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2022
Jul 2017 59000 mi	Engine was making a loud clicking sound. They found metal shavings in the oil. Kia replaced the engine at no cost to me.

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Kia Soul in Michigan, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2017
Aug 2013 32300 mi	Radio died
Apr 2017 105000 mi US $800	Full break rebuild, pads calipers, drums and rotors.

Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Jun 2012 - Jan 2017
Oct 2012 3500 mi	total fiasco. took 3 mo car back to selling dealer for what i suspect is bad throwout bearing. ride with tech who agrees. 2nd visit leave car for diagnosis/drop clutch.SA call thenew clutch parts coming. then they say cars fine, no repair

Kia Soul in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 167000 mi US $250	Excessive oil consumption. Determined rings worn. No further work at this time. May replace engine.
Jun 2018 182000 mi US $150	Increased Oil consumption leading to power loss and Catalytic Converter faults. Engine lost power and quit on highway. Performed throttle body and intake cleaning, plug replacement, PCV replacement, engine oil treatment and gas treatment. Oil consumption still very high.

Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Mar 2012 - Nov 2012
Apr 2012	Had a ding on hood when it was delivered. Dealer had PDR fix it the next week.

Kia Soul in Maryland, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2014 33000 mi	Stuck Driver's window
Dec 2014 42000 mi	Parking Brake didn't hold

Kia Soul in Florida, United States Aug 2011 - May 2014
Oct 2012 21500 mi	They had to replace the glove box. It rattled and would not close tightly. Replace glove box

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Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2024
Sep 2014 48000 mi	Horn not working
Jan 2018 90000 mi US $300	Hatch door no longer stays open

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Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2013
Jan 2012 8000 mi	Tpms warning came on. Dealer immediately properly inflated all tires & re-set system. Problem did not re-occur.

Kia Soul in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2022
Feb 2015 10740 mi	The internal light was staying on all the time.
Sep 2016 16740 mi C $158	My anti skidding light was on constantly. I did not have it turned on. they replaced a part that cost $18.00 but the labour was the $140.00

Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Mar 2011 - May 2015
Oct 2013 23300 mi	front Headlight on drivers side burnt out.

Kia Soul in Indiana, United States May 2011 - Jun 2022
Oct 2013 21300 mi	Horn was not working all the time. They replaced the switch

Kia Soul in Iowa, United States May 2011 - Jan 2016
Oct 2011 6000 mi	Dealer keybox had damaged the driver's door seal. Dealer replaced the seal on this visit.
Jul 2012 11000 mi	Brake switch sensor was faulty. Was not sensing that brake was depressed and would not turn engine over when push-button start was activated.

Kia Soul in Arizona, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 7400 mi	Switch replaced for windows. Driver's window wouldn't go down. Recall. Switch replaced for windows. Driver's window wouldn't go down. Recall.

Kia Soul in Michigan, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2014
Apr 2014 60000 mi	Left lower ball joint....something near the tire. Needs to be replaced before I can get tires. Causing tires to wear earlier/alignment issues.

Kia Soul in Minnesota, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2016
Jul 2011 3000 mi	Odd wrinkles on steering wheel center/horn button. Part ordered.
Nov 2011 9000 mi	replaced center steering wheel (air bag cover) wrinkles still there - told it is the way the air bag is folded behind trim.

Kia Soul in Utah, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2022
Jan 2012 29500 mi	Horn was intermittent. When cold the horn was not functional then as the car heated up the horn became more reliable but wasn't 100%.
Nov 2017 75500 mi US $35	Battery replacement. Front brakes replaced.
Jan 2022 99000 mi US $30	Gas struts for the rear hatch were worn. Old struts were removed and replaced with aftermarket parts.

Kia Soul in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Dec 2011 13000 mi	There was no heat coming out of foot level vents or defrost. Wiring harness to blend door not connected.

Kia Soul in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2013
May 2011 8000 mi	Rear axle was bent during shipment from Korea. Part was ordered and replaced.

Kia Soul in Missouri, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2014
Jun 2011 10000 mi	Drivers window switch would not function at all. Other windows were fine. Dealer replaced window switches.

Kia Soul in Georgia, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2013
Aug 2011 9000 mi	loose power steering line connection, small leak...

Kia Soul in California, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2012
Dec 2010 1000 mi	Transmission lurching with very hard shifts from second to third..

Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Jun 2018 - Oct 2022
Apr 2019 90000 mi US $900	Replaced Front shocks and struts

Kia Soul in Michigan, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Oct 2011 8000 mi	My horn was only working sporadically. They replaced it with a new horn.
Aug 2012 18000 mi US $26	Traction control light kept going on and staying on. Dealership replaced sensor. Had dealership also check brakes, since they seemed a bit soft. Never clarified if one was related to the other, but brakes were still at 80%
Jul 2015 61800 mi US $245	Needed wheel hub/bearing replacement of driver's side front wheel.

Kia Soul in New Jersey, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2021
Feb 2014 24000 mi	The Sirius Satellite Radio had started to repeatedly lose signal, primarily after the radio was on for @ 15 minutes. Kia offered to replace the radio head unit under warranty. Had a couple of instances (really, only two) that the horn didn't work when pressed. Dealer said there was a service bulletin, so they replaced it just in case. Car close to end of 3-yr comp warranty.
Feb 2015 34700 mi	Right rear view mirror - remote control wouldn't move mirror up/down. Dealer ordered new mirror.
Sep 2016 55000 mi	A front headlight bulb failed. I replaced it myself. Easy.
Oct 2016 57000 mi	Another front headlight bulb failed.
Feb 2017 77602 mi	Dealer replaced hose clamps that were weak, cleaned up the leaked A/T fluid - hopefully, that would stop the leaking. Done at no charge, given the earlier service. One more try - replaced all Transmission/Radiator hoses. Still didn't do it - new radiator would be over $600, and the leak is VERY slow - so not sure it's worth it - still an open issue.
Aug 2017 70006 mi US $381	Left (Driver) side headlight - I replaced myself Transmission fluid leak was noticed at an earlier regular oil change. Appeared to be from the lines cooling the automatic transmission fluid. No known damage to the car that would have caused it, unless from the "extra undercoating" applied by the previous dealer under a service campaign. We thought that the steps taken - sealing of transmission pan, and replacement of A/T hoses would fix. I initially thought all OK, until I parked in the garage and noticed that the leaking was continuing. We came to a compromise - not sure exactly where the leak was coming from, they resealed the transmission pan under the vehicle warranty, and I paid for the replacement of the transmission lines. Probably too much. But we'd see if it worked.
Oct 2017 72449 mi	Pads worn down, rotors showing damage - just went ahead and had both replaced. When already in the shop for oil change and new brakes, they checked again for the leaking that had been seen twice. It was still happening, though more slowly.
Nov 2017 73060 mi US $100	Original Battery failed to crank car - cold weather. Replaced / installed battery.
Jan 2018 75500 mi US $15	Right Front Headlight Failed.... Right Front Headlight Failed again
Feb 2018 77602 mi	Dealer replaced Automatic Transmission hoses at no charge, given earlier work. Now we see if it's still leaking. Brought the car back a couple of weeks later, and yes, it sill was.
Mar 2018 77500 mi US $100	Installed another part (I'm blanking) - and no, it still didn't fix things. Next step would require new radiator - concerned that somehow, the connection into the radiator is damaged. No sense of why/how, but it is still leaking slowly. A/T fluid levels remaining within normal limits a month later, so going to hold tight. Not sure I want to spend the quoted $600 on it!
Apr 2018 77947 mi US $15	Left headlight failed again! Replaced, still not sure why these keep failing. Fortunately relatively easy to fix, but...
May 2018 79000 mi US $600	The leaking hadn't quite stopped - and as the car was about to be used in long-distance driving, had the radiator replaced. Not at the dealer, since they'd screwed it up several times.

Kia Soul in New Jersey, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2017
Jul 2011 6000 mi	Wife thought bluetooth was broken. Ended up being operator error.
Aug 2011 7000 mi	car would not start. Has push button start. Could not depress brake pedal to engage brake switch. Happened 3 times. Eventually pedal would soften up and car would start. This time, we got it towed. Driver tried to jump it without luck.
Oct 2011 8500 mi	ABS light on intermittently. Needed part ordered. ABS light on intermittently
Sep 2012 18000 mi	One tire had a bubble in the sidewall. Replaced all 4.
Jun 2013 30000 mi	Horn switch was intermintently bad. Took a few visits before they agreed

Kia Soul in Alabama, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014 80000 mi	My Break lights where not working all the time. There was a recall.

Kia Soul in Florida, United States Jul 2011 - Nov 2014
Oct 2012 13500 mi	car shifts into lower gear when cruise comtrol is engaged. problem is supratic and no reason found and no repair was done.
Aug 2013 26700 mi	Had to replace the brake light switch for the second time. (recall). It failed causing trouble with the cruise control.

Kia Soul in Florida, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2016
Sep 2015 42000 mi US $62	Replaced blower resistor

Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022
Nov 2013 24800 mi US $25	Car wouldn't start (keyed ignition). Engine tried to turn over but wouldn't. Personal mechanic tested battery, charging system, starter - all OK. Turned ignition on few times, car started.
Jul 2014 32700 mi	Sunroof switch only works intermittently. Dealer found faulty component. Replacing component under warranty.
Oct 2014 36500 mi	Recurring sunroof switch problem. Faulty switch previously replaced. This visit dealer adjusted contacts that were not connecting properly. Sunroof works again (we will see if this repair lasts).
Dec 2014 39000 mi	Sunroof switch replaced 3rd time. Still doesn't work as designed. New recall may address the problem. Next service Apr 2015.
Apr 2015 41700 mi	Sunroof still not working. Kia not responding to dealer inquiry (they say). Next appt Oct 2015 to diagnose the problem. My opinion - the motor is not working.
Dec 2015 52000 mi	Sunroof problem finally fixed! The sunroof motor was locking up preventing the roof from opening. Motor was replaced and sunroof finally works.

Kia Soul in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2014
Nov 2012 16400 mi	tire pressure light keeps coming on every 1-2 weeks. Same tire front driver side tire. ? if tire has a slow leak

Kia Soul in Minnesota, United States Nov 2013 - Aug 2015
Feb 2014 7000 mi	TSB-033 was needed for hesitation from excessive transmission loading the motor at low speeds.

Kia Soul in Minnesota, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2016
Jun 2014 62000 mi US $50	Driver's side door handle wouldn't always open the door when pulled even when unlocked.
Jan 2016 US $28	Noticed loss of horsepower, checked sparkplugs and found wear. Replaced with iridium sparkplugs.
Jun 2016 114000 mi US $15	Engine was running rough, replaced all four spark plugs.

Kia Soul in Missouri, United States Oct 2018 - Jul 2022
Nov 2019 119500 mi US $13	Gas Cap seal issue Error Code, Replaced gas cap, did not fix error code. Car performs very well, except it's briefly hard to start after fillup (just pump gas pedal) and the constant gas cap error remains. Maybe an egr valve/solenoid?
Jul 2020 132000 mi US $10	Replaced left headlight.
Jul 2022 143953 mi US $215	Replaced Evap Pressure Release solenoid

Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Jun 2016
Mar 2014 46500 mi	Squeaking coming from engine
May 2014 49900 mi	Horn stopped working reliably. Dealer swapped it out with another horn. This one sounds better and is louder too.
Sep 2014 58280 mi C $650	Timing belt replaced as well as 2 other belts.

Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Apr 2017
Apr 2013 47740 mi	I have a rattle that is probably a sway bar bushing gone bad, have not taken it to dealer yet due to logistics, I have every expectation it will be under warranty
Sep 2016 80600 mi C $535	routine brake job, 4 wheels

Kia Soul in New York, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
Jul 2013 26300 mi	The horn was malfunctioning

Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2011 - May 2014
Dec 2011 12000 mi	Rear seat fold down release not latching when returned to upright position
Mar 2012 18000 mi	Rear seat would NOT latch when returned to upright position. Service advisor claimed it just needed lube. Claimed factory lube does not last and mechanic used some better stuff that should last longer.
Jul 2012 24000 mi	Car would not start, also had TCS warning lamp on, had to be towed to dealer. Replaced safety interlock.

Kia Soul in Kansas, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012
May 2012 15000 mi	The steering columm cover broke. Dealer ordered new parts and replaced for free under warranty.

Kia Soul in California, United States Jul 2011 - Oct 2015
Jan 2012 9000 mi US $30	back rear window leaking at top when it rains or when i wash car.

Kia Soul in Texas, United States May 2011 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015 49000 mi	Drivers side electric door lock stuck; installed new door lock actuator.

Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Jan 2015
Oct 2012 11160 mi	Battery cables replaced under warranty
Sep 2013 16120 mi	Actuator switch on drivers door malfunctioned Took 3 visits to get actuator switch fixed on door. Serviceman damaged door seals in effecting repair. Took 2 visits until they believed me and replaced door seal
Nov 2013 18600 mi	Same problem as before. Pushed ignition switch and door actuator switches blew again. Same main module that electrically controls door switches no longer working. Door locks manually unusable - unable to open door with key fob
Jan 2014 19840 mi	B C M module gone again for 3rd time in 6 months. Part on order and subsequent to installation dealership will run diagnostics again as the problem seems to be initiated by the push button start sending a surge through the B C M.
Feb 2014 20440 mi	4th BCM in car. Took it to a different dealer. Car was in for 4 days as previous dealer's mechanics has glued all the parts together in the door when they repaired the door seal. This dealer found it when they tested all the wiring
Apr 2014 21080 mi	Body Control Module went for 5th time in 6 months. This time the door harness was replaced, the fuse box and the BCM twice as the first diagnostic results were not satisfactory. Most of the 3 weeks the car was in the shop was waiting parts
Sep 2014 24800 mi	Back up camera (factory installed) seal failed. New back up camera installed.
Jan 2015 19220 mi	BCM went yet again. Kia wanted car at dealer to retrace all of the wiring for the 3rd time. I wasn't prepared to be without my car for 4 weeks again and sold the car as is. Door still leaking despite being fixed twice.

Kia Soul in Nevada, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2013
Mar 2012 18000 mi	Brake sensor went bad, causing traction control light to illuminate. Dealer replaced sensor under warranty.

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Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2021
May 2021 118000 mi US $200	Front struts and lower control arms.

Kia Soul in Quebec, Canada Apr 2018 - Jun 2022
May 2018 91140 mi C $135	Pads worn out on all 4 discs front right ball joint replaced one front shock had no oil, replaced both front shocks Installed a new battery.
Jun 2021 107880 mi C $600	Replaced starter.
Jun 2022 114700 mi C $300	front left ball joint replaced

Kia Soul in Washington, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2014
Oct 2011 5200 mi	Faint dark circle in paint, under clear coat on front driver fender. Size of tennis ball only seen in certain light. Dark circle under clear coat. Repaired under warranty.

Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2011
Jan 2010 28000 mi	Thermostate Replaced Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor broken, and needed replaced. It was completly rusted.
Jan 2011 31000 mi	car would not start, dealer stated they could not replicate so could not do anything about it.

Kia Soul in Peru Feb 2012 - Jun 2018
Oct 2014 14880 mi $10	Replaced headlight bulb

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Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010 2480 mi	Manual Transmission locked, unmovable. "Shift plate ?" required tightening.

Kia Soul in Quebec, Canada Oct 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014 32240 mi	scratched gear knob rattle on front drivetrain while driving

Kia Soul in Washington, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2012
May 2011 30000 mi	Air Bag Warning Light Illuminated. Dealer checked it out, said it was a fault with the passenger seat sensor. Everything was reset and checked good. 30 minute total repair
Apr 2012 47200 mi	Car was making a Clunking Sound when shifting gears. Reflashed computer. Clunk came back a month later.

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Kia Soul in Great Britain May 2009 - Oct 2015
Jul 2010 3300 mi	Immobiliser became erratic.The car would not start unless key was removed and replaced a few times,key was removed a maximum of 3 times,normally only once was sufficient to start the car.quickly sorted by main dealer
Dec 2010 5000 mi	Engine stopped.MIL light on,stayed on as we drove home.On starting car up 3 days later-no MIL light-car ran normally. Agent-detected faultcode-was reset. problem thought to be ice in fuel, I think wax separation in fuel most likely cause.

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Kia Soul in Ohio, United States May 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 13000 mi	Gas cap seal leak; replaced with new cap. Rear wiper grinding; greased and reinstalled per TSB Mood lighting switch replacement; per TSB. Manual transmission shift skirt ordered, to be replaced per TSB on next visit.

Kia Soul in New Brunswick, Canada Jul 2009 - Dec 2016
Jan 2010 13180 mi	trouble shifting into 3rd gear (manual)
Dec 2016 213900 mi C $75	Alternator quit, replaced with a used one (150,000 kms)

Kia Soul in California, United States Apr 2009 - Dec 2012
Sep 2009 3000 mi US $55	Had first oil change, had to pay for synthetic oil. Had TSB for mood light control replacement, warranty repair, no cost.

Kia Soul in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009 2480 mi	Rattle and vibration felt in the stick only in 3rd gear

Kia Soul in Ohio, United States May 2009 - Feb 2022
Jul 2009 500 mi	Speaker Mood light switch replacement per TSB. Speaker Mood light switch replacement per TSB
Nov 2009 6000 mi	Rear wiper motor making grinding noise. Problem was dried out rubber gasket. Dealership took motor apart, lubed gasket and re-assembled. Very quiet now.
Sep 2010 15000 mi	Shift skirt replacement to fix 'missing' first gear when coming to a stop Radio was having issues with steering wheel control, volume down instead of up, switching modes instead of channels. Replaced radio
Oct 2013 42000 mi US $100	Amplifier was bad and had to be replaced.
Mar 2015 52000 mi US $75	Bad radio fuse, battery low CCA

Kia Soul in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 11160 mi	Radio and Bluetooth acted up occasionally. Kia said...let's replace it.

Kia Soul in North Carolina, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010 495 mi	Steering wheel sensor was malfunctioning causing the ESC system to erroneously detect that car was spinning out of control. This caused the ESC system to sporadically apply brakes on one side, causing the car to hitch without warning. Steering wheel sensor was malfunctioning causing the ESC system to erroneously detect that car was spinning out of control. This caused the ESC system to sporadically apply brakes on one side, causing the car to hitch without warning. Loud noise was noticed one day and ESC light remained lit thereacter. Diagnostics performed at dealership revealed that ESC part (Steering Angle Sensor) failed. Part is being special ordered for replacement.

Kia Soul in Washington, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2012
Aug 2009 1000 mi	Driver's side interior door handle, "Comfort Touch" paint worn off.
Mar 2010 10000 mi	Evap Valve had failed. Dealer replaced Evap valve.

Kia Soul in New York, United States Mar 2010 - May 2011
Apr 2011 13000 mi	Passenger side door wouldn't open from the outside; cable was found to be disconnected.

Kia Soul in Rhode Island, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2018
Sep 2010 3000 mi	Gas cap "click" broke. Cap continued to work otherwise

Kia Soul in Missouri, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 900 mi	Replacement of lower shift boot to improve shifting into first, second, and reverse. Covered under warranty and was a TSB
Apr 2010 11000 mi	check engine light came on saying that the car was taking to long to warm up. The right rear wheel was damaged like it was curbed and the dealer replaced it out of their pocket. This occured in December 2009 when the vehicle was new.

Kia Soul in Quebec, Canada Mar 2009 - Jun 2018
Feb 2014 30660 mi C $250	rear glass broke for no apparent reason
Jul 2015 38740 mi	noise left front wheel. replaced 2 bearings, 2 seals
Dec 2015 42160 mi	link front left
Jul 2016 46600 mi	replace right tie-rod
Jan 2017 48980 mi	fog light not working, replace light arm

Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Jun 2017
Dec 2014 71920 mi	Starter replaced in June of 2014. Began having problems again in November. Dealer replaced starter again at no charge. Problem has been corrected. Car is no longer covered by warranty at the time of the first repair.
Mar 2015 78120 mi C $282	Sway bar links where making a clunking noise. The tech found the problem while doing an alignment.
Jan 2016 90920 mi C $210	Took it in for an oil and filter change and the tech discovered a faulty ball joint. New joint was installed.
Dec 2016 106640 mi C $500	Left rear wheel bearing was failing.
May 2017 111600 mi C $700	Clutch was starting to slip. Had it replaced.

Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Jan 2010 - Jul 2012
Mar 2010 8000 mi	manual transmission shifting issue (TSB) door weatherstrip

Kia Soul in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2016
May 2010 27200 mi US $25	Windshield washer stopped pumping. New front washer pump (with a filter; the original was installed at the factory without a screen/filter). Also purchased a cabin filter. Tech installed it; I was not charged for labor. Both trips totaled less than 2 hours.
Nov 2013 141200 mi US $1450	Changed timing belt at 63000 miles. It was due again and I knew it; just "not this week". at 140,000 it broke. Two valves, two pistons, machine work, and labor: $1450. This is not a fault of the care; it is a fault of the owner.
Sep 2014 154000 mi US $900	PO440 Purge valve fault. Replaced valve, filters, rotated tires, four wheel alignment.

Kia Soul in New York, United States - Dec 2009
Dec 2009 4800 mi	Shifter replaced under warranty. For side skirts issue. hanging shifting down into 1st

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Kia Soul in Texas, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2012
Aug 2010 16500 mi	stereo controls on steering wheel don't work right. The up would turn the stereo down and the down would activate the cell phone blue tooth. Problem stopped the morning I took in and then returned briefly after I received it back.

Kia Soul in Kentucky, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 4000 mi	Both traction control lights came on and flashed sporadically for the remainder of the day, parked the vehicle for the rest of the week. Drove car to dealer next week and lights off, dealer could not replicate, found stored code but no action

Kia Soul in Iowa, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2012
Aug 2009 3000 mi	Rear window wiper electrical wiring rubbed on frame and shorted out. Blew fuse Transmission disengaged at 70 mph and coasted to the side of the road. Car started fine, shifter moved fine between all gears but transmission would not engage. After starting and turning off the car a dozen times the transmission engaged. Drove home.

Kia Soul in Michigan, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009 12000 mi	Loud air duct noises when in air turbulance or behind semi trucks

Kia Soul in Texas, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 56000 mi	Blower motor was defective and replaced under warranty

Kia Soul in Iowa, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2011
Dec 2010 13000 mi	TSB for software change to lessen the abruptness of motion during acceleration/deceleration, gear changes Noise in rear windshield wiper. Kia TSB. Dealer attempted to lubricate. Did NOT fix it, but they will try again during another visit.
Feb 2011 13000 mi	In very cold weather, brake pedal was sluggish immediately after starting. Hard to push down, could cause car moving unexpectedly. Rear windshield wiper made grinding noise - previous lubrication didn't resolve for long - dealer performed TSB service, all seems OK

Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2014
Jun 2010 5000 mi	TSB on rear window wiper, for noise

Kia Soul in New York, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2016
Jun 2012 28000 mi	Brake lights stopped working. Completely covered under warranty.

Kia Soul in Alberta, Canada Oct 2009 - Jun 2010
Mar 2010 37200 mi	lights and horn stopped flashing/honking when locking the car via remote.

Kia Soul in Georgia, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 6000 mi	Scratches on driver side, inside door panel. Panel was ordered under warranty.
Apr 2010 7000 mi	The door panel was installed in less than 30 minute and I was completely happy with the results.

Kia Soul in Virginia, United States Aug 2009 - May 2017
Jul 2013 32500 mi	Parking brake dashboard light did not illuminate when parking brake was applied.
Sep 2015 55000 mi US $500	Exhaust leak within down pipe. Replaced down pipe and flex pipe assembly.
Mar 2016 59000 mi US $500	Passenger side door lock actuator fails to unlock door properly when using either the key fob or the interior door switch. Exterior door handle failed to function properly.
Jan 2017 34700 mi US $110	Battery Died.

Kia Soul in Maryland, United States Jul 2009 - Sep 2010
Sep 2010 23000 mi	Never had a problem requiring repair, but the interior was the most scratch prone interior I've ever seen. Slightly above lightly scratching your nails on the interior leaves permanent scratches. Heard a rumor they changed the plastic formulation later.

Kia Soul in Manitoba, Canada Mar 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2009 1240 mi	Sirius radio stopped working
May 2009 1860 mi	The Dealer is still trying to resolve the Sirius problem. They have the new radio but need to comply with the trouble shooting before installing the new one. They determined it was a communication breakdown between Sirius and our stereo system. The service centre wanted to be 100% sure, so we had to wait for a second service call where they just switched out the whole stereo unit...it now works fine and the

Kia Soul in Minnesota, United States Feb 2009 - Jan 2013
Nov 2009 11000 mi	The seat is not comfortable anymore. Left side of seat does not support. Dealer said they did not detect the problem
Jul 2012 51000 mi US $92	Radio quit working. A loud squeal in the radio in all modes of use. Radio deemed to be defective after Dealer Diagnostic was completed.
Aug 2012 52000 mi	Dealer thought Radio was problem, now they think AMP is the problem after installing radio with no change in sysmptoms. $891 for amp. Dealer went to KIA who said replace both amp and radio at no charge. New amp and radio installed, fixed problem.

Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Mar 2009 - Jan 2022
Apr 2009 1000 mi	TSB for Sirius radio - I downloaded and installed the firmware update myself
Sep 2009 5000 mi	TSB for Sirius
Jul 2010 14000 mi	ESC light came on and stayed on, but once car was turned off, and then back on, the light did not come back on. Took car in to check for codes. New brake sensor needed.
Jun 2018 91000 mi US $1100	The parking brake completely rusted and fell apart. New brakes, rotors and pads and a new parking brake were installed. I have had brakes does several times on this car, and now we are to the point where we are just going to get them checked once a year before something major happens.

Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - Sep 2012
Jul 2012 19840 mi	All audio speakers quit working. Radio was replaced, but did not correct the problem.
Sep 2012 19840 mi	audio quit

Kia Soul in Minnesota, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2014
Jul 2011 17700 mi	Creak in suspension or body. sound was not noticable due to rainy weather. Dealer attempted to fix but problem returned when weather dried out.
Jul 2012 27000 mi	Creaking noise in seats when 2 occupants and cornering. Stability control activation light would come on when driving on dry pavement. To turn off light, ignition would have to be turned off and car re-started.

Kia Soul in Nevada, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2018
Aug 2010 20300 mi	Alternator went bad, replaced by dealer with reman. Also replaced battery.
Aug 2011 27670 mi	Rear amplifier replaced. Rear amplifier replaced. multiple checkup list performed.
May 2017 73000 mi	Replaced left headlight. Went to AutoZone. Bought a replacement. Went on YouTube to see how to do it. Easy peazy.

Kia Soul in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2009 - Sep 2013
Sep 2009 3720 mi	Calipers pins required lubrication as they were noisy when brakes were activated.
Nov 2009 4340 mi	Rear wiper spray nozzle mounting loose. Clip was installed incorrectly during manufacturing. Mechanic reinstalled the clip properly.
Jan 2010 4960 mi	Currently dealing with KIA Canada regarding poor quality interior door panels which scratch easily.

Kia Soul in California, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2018
Dec 2014 55000 mi	Bad left front wheel bearing
Jan 2016 20200 mi US $300	replaced purge valve replace stereo head unit
Feb 2016 79300 mi US $10	battery failed - replaced
Jan 2017 80700 mi US $659	rear turn signals and hazard lights working intermittently
Mar 2018 120000 mi US $300	Replaced left side front wheel bearing. Front headlight and parking bulbs replaced.

Kia Soul in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2013
Nov 2009 10000 mi	Rear wiper mechanism grinds and sounds like the gears are slipping.
Mar 2010 15000 mi	Grinding sound from rear windshield wiper. They had to lubricate a rubber piece in the gear mechanism.
Nov 2010 27000 mi	CD player would overheat, stop working and not eject the disc. Dealer ordered replacement, brought the car back the following week and replacement was installed within a few hours.
Mar 2011 35000 mi	noticed a rattling in the front of the car. dealer found a loose bolt under the hood that was holding a shield on. tightened the bolt and no more noise.
Feb 2012 38700 mi	Seat bottom needed to be replaced due to squeaking/creaking when driving.

Kia Soul in Cape Verde Mar 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2009 11780 mi	faulty fuel pressure valve!
Mar 2010 23560 mi	Constant check engine light on. Issues filling with gas (have to pump extremly slowly or it will over flow). Replaced valves, sensors and part of the intake hose into the gas tank. Problem still occuring!
Apr 2010 25420 mi	Same as before. Problems at gas pumps and check engine light on. Dealer replaced the canister and c.c valve. So far so good!

Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2010
Feb 2010 15000 mi US $185	Hard 1-2 upshift in transmission...dealer "could not replicate", but did it for us on the way home! They also informed me the I must do a 15,000 mile injection cleaning service to keep warranty.

Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009 7000 mi US $21	Back seat left door speaker was rattling. Sounded like it was blown. I could hear it but the tech could not so they did not fix. I can still hear it rattling so I'm frustrated with this problem. Told it was my problem with radio settings.

Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Jun 2022
May 2012 16740 mi	Replaced satellite radio antenna

Kia Soul in South Carolina, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2013
Jun 2009 75 mi	srs light on. lighted speakers do not pulse in music mode
Jul 2009 2000 mi	SRS light would not go off. bluetooth would not pair with samsung phone. Speaker lights would not pulse to music.
Aug 2009 2700 mi	TSB SA010 issued to replace speaker light control on vehicles mfr. between Jan and April 2009. Will request my repair at next oil change.
Jan 2010 28500 mi US $21	Speaker light switch replaced per SB. Also had tires rotated (1/5/2010).
Jan 2011 22000 mi US $10	updated odometer
Nov 2011 30200 mi US $590	fuel cap replaced. Replaced damaged RF wheel and tire. Tire rotation. Alignment and replaced furl filler cap (TB)

Kia Soul in Florida, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2016
Oct 2010 9000 mi	Mood light control switch for the radio/stereo.
Jul 2011 15000 mi	Replaced Stereo Amplifer - Dealer had the part in stock - it took about 2 hours.

Kia Soul in North Carolina, United States Apr 2009 - Jan 2017
Sep 2011 31000 mi	Power amplifier died, no audio.
May 2012 36700 mi	right front shock absorber failed
Aug 2013 48900 mi US $250	The bluetooth setup of the head unit stopped working. Dealer replaced with a refurb. Warranty on audio is only 3 years.

Kia Soul in Rhode Island, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009 4000 mi	update for Sirius radio replaced mood light controller for speaker lights reported passenger front suspension noise or thump. rough up shift between 2nd and 3rd gears in auto tranny. Not often, maybe 5 times since bought.
Nov 2009 7000 mi	Had dealer check noisy rear wiper. Dealer lube washer motor and work fine after that.
Jan 2010 6000 mi	Had a front passenger side suspension loose thud sound. Dealer test drove and ordered new strut upper mount. Dealer installed new right side front strut mount.

Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Apr 2009 - Dec 2014
Apr 2012 37080 mi	The traction control light was coming on and staying on. The replaced a brake switch.

Kia Soul in Oregon, United States May 2009 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012 31000 mi	One repair left undone: The light under the shift console stopped working all the time. It worked intermittently, kinda when it felt like. I never bothered to it chased down. That began in January 2012.

Kia Soul in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2009 - Oct 2015
Sep 2009 3000 mi	Brake pedal makes squeeking noises when pressed and released. Lubricated system.
Dec 2009 6000 mi	Master cylinder damaged by lubricants used in earlier repair, new part installed and problem resolved.
Jul 2010 10300 mi	Replaced map lights due to rattle
Nov 2010 12700 mi	Rear window wiper making grinding noise when being turned on. Grommet in wiper mechanism lubed and problem resolved.
Apr 2011 16300 mi	Transmission was slipping and surging. There was a TSB on this problem which needed a flash update. Car runs beautifully now.
Sep 2012 28000 mi	Electronic stability control warning light malfunctioned
May 2013 33000 mi	Transmission skipping/lurching going up hills. Transmission replaced by dealership
Jul 2013 34200 mi US $105	Premature degradation of spark plugs shorted out engine coil pack. New spark plugs were installed snd will be examined every 6 thousand miles for plugs burning out.

Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Nov 2012
Nov 2011 25160 mi C $40	interior mirror loose. Replaced

Kia Soul in North Carolina, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2014
Mar 2012 44000 mi	rear wiper motor made noise, they replaced it as per TSB.
Aug 2012 56500 mi	Faulty windows switch on driver's side would not operate other windows. Switch was replaced under warranty. Rear wiper made grinding sound. Previously they re-lubricated the assembly but that didn't last. So this time it was replaced.

Kia Soul in Colorado, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012 15000 mi	Trim on door was loose

Kia Soul in Georgia, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2021
Jul 2013 67300 mi US $800	After owning the car < a year, the A/C Compressor was dying. Very disappointed at Kia. The dealer certified this car for manufacture warranty, but the A/C isn't covered.

Kia Soul in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2014 - Jan 2018
Dec 2015 109000 mi US $150	Serpentine belt replaced

Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2012
Aug 2011 28000 mi	bad catalytic converter. Entire converter and exhaust manifold replaced. speaker lights in front speakers not working correctly. Switch replaced

Kia Soul in Texas, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2012
Apr 2011 27000 mi US $1300	replaced entire audio system with a in dash gps dvd nav system and true infinity reference speakers and 10 inch powered sub.

Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2014
Jan 2014 67800 mi	abs trac light on. wanted $95 to check light. I denied repair.

Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Jan 2011 - Aug 2015
Feb 2011 3720 mi	The transmission,when put into drive(and only drive),will not respond,then BANG,into gear it goes. It doesn't do this all the time,which is making it hard to figure out. I have taken the soul back to the dealer,and they "flashed" the tranny,but to no effect.It is now worse. I am going back again to have it looked at.(third time now).
Apr 2011 4960 mi	The transmission is still doing the same thing! Head office is now involved,but I'm not getting anywhere with them. Sure Kia has a good warranty,but if they keep denying the problem is there,what good is it?
May 2011 5580 mi	The dealer has replaced the transmission,and it seems to be fine,right now.
Aug 2014 42540 mi	The front passenger side speaker was not working. The driver's seat lower cushion needed replacing. All done under warranty.
Nov 2014 47740 mi	The left and right axles had to be replaced due to rips in cv joint boots.

Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Jan 2020
May 2011 15240 mi	Rear Windshield Wiper squealed periodically when it was used. Greased it and the squealing stopped.
Jul 2011 16740 mi	The antenna coil had to be replaced... the car would not start periodically.... apparently it thought the wrong key was in the ignition. The antenna coil was replaced... had no further issues.
Apr 2012 26540 mi	Third brake light wouldn't work and dome light didn't work consistently. Found a broken wire to the third brake light in the roof of the vehicle. As far as the dome light apparently it was mis-wired at the factory.
Mar 2014 55800 mi	Right rear door latch sticking and was replaced.
Jan 2016 28840 mi C $1000	Starter and battery had to be replaced
Jun 2016 75640 mi C $300	Thermostat replacement,
Aug 2016 76880 mi C $100	Third brake light wiring broke within the rubber jacket between the trunk hatch and the vehicle body.
Mar 2017 83390 mi C $800	Replaced the front linkage for the first time, rebalanced wheels. Front brakes
Sep 2017 87420 mi	Check engine light periodically came on, thermostat was changed previously so a new one was installed at no charge
Jul 2018 93620 mi C $200	Check engine light kept coming on and then going off. Replaced sensor, previously had replaced the thermostat. Unsure if this is the long term fix at this point in time.
Oct 2018 95480 mi C $300	Check engine light kept coming on and going off, replaced thermostat sensor, still had issue- updated the computer program and so far the problem has gone away. Also did oil change.
Jan 2019 99200 mi C $400	Emergency brakes seized

Kia Soul in Kentucky, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2017
Apr 2014 84200 mi US $28	Drivers Window Track has been diagnosed prior by another dealer as being worn/need replaced. Stereo was reported by other dealer as needing new base speaker (replace once already).

Kia Soul in West Virginia, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2014
Apr 2014 40000 mi	sub woofer failed
Sep 2014 49000 mi	compressor noise eng and trans continue to pull after releasing throttle until car speed drops below 25mph. while applying brakes you must release pressure when car gets to 25 mph or you will be standing car on its nose

Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Nov 2009 - Jan 2011
Sep 2009 1860 mi	All 4 wheel bearings replaced under warranty.

Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 79000 mi US $700	Frozen left front caliper, required both sides to be replaced

Kia Soul in Nebraska, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2020
Feb 2018 102000 mi US $60	Windshield wiper pump wasn't working. Upon inspection it had become unplugged and the connector between the line from the pump to the nozzles was disconnected. Fixed in 10 minutes. Cowl panel had two large holes in it from hail. Found replacement from junkyard on eBay for $60. Replaced in 5 minutes.

Kia Soul in Alberta, Canada May 2010 - Jun 2022
May 2018 91760 mi C $500	The car squeaked when I drove it, especially when turning at any speed. [Replaced wheel bearing.]

Kia Soul in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009 1400 mi	Sirius radio upgrade to V1.01A. I did this myself.
Aug 2009 1700 mi US $168	I had the mood light module replaced as a warrantly item. I then purchase and had installed Mud Guards on each tire.

Kia Soul in Texas, United States - Jul 2009
Jul 2009 8300 mi	Emissions Control Light Came on. Was the seal at the gas cap. Replaced under warranty.

Kia Soul in Michigan, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016 101000 mi US $515	Tie rod ends replaced and they suggested we replace all shocks and struts as well, even though none are leaking. Our roads are terrible here, so no surprise after 100k miles.

Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Feb 2016 - May 2020
Mar 2016 56000 mi US $35	Premature wear on Accessory Belts caused a need for replacement of all three
Jun 2017 88000 mi US $400	Timing belt replaced. Due at 90,000 miles
Sep 2017 90000 mi US $7	Oil Light on, Oil pressure switch replaced
Mar 2018 96000 mi US $3000	Coolant hose clamp broke on Tollway and before my daughter could stop the car and pull over the coolant had pored out and the engine overheated. Head cracked, gasket blown, God knows what else. Engine had fluid spurting out the spark plug holes. Used engine installed. (note: clamp that broke was not a factory clamp.It was a screw type installed when hoses and antifreeze were replaced last summer)
Jun 2018 102700 mi	New water pump failed under warranty after engine replacement

Kia Soul in Mississippi, United States Sep 2016 - Jul 2017
Oct 2016 101700 mi US $100	Running rough. Stalling at stops. Rotten fuel mileage.

Kia Soul in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2018
Oct 2010 24000 mi	Driver door panel replaced under warranty; armrest had split open on top where elbow rested: straight line slit. I now avoid exerting any weight on the new (same as OEM) armrest. Driver door panel replaced under warranty; armrest had split open on top where elbow rested: straight line slit. I now avoid exerting any weight on the new (same as OEM) armrest.
Oct 2012 45700 mi	ESP light intermittently on when shouldn't have been. After several checks for this problem (during oil changes) since purchasing the car, finally a fault with the brake light sensor was detected; sensor replaced under warranty.
Dec 2012 48000 mi	Cranked, no start. Plenty of battery charge for accessories. Towed by KIA Roadside: said engine flooded (by tow driver), started after draining. 2nd dealer days later: perhaps not quite enough charge for all components. No issues since.
Apr 2015 67300 mi US $400	Parking brake issue
Apr 2016 76000 mi US $253	AT tugging; noticed leak; added 1.5 qts. ATF myself: "MISC REPLACE LEAKING TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES LABOR 13 CPK 1.50: $180 45264-23650 TUBE ASSY-FEED: $60 UM010-CH002 SPIII ATF: $8.50 CUSTOMER PAY SHOP CHARGE FOR REPAIR ORDER: $4.23"
Jul 2017 88000 mi US $226	No A/C for a year—mechanic said there was no refrigerant in system. Replaced refrigerant w/dye to find leaks, which have not yet shown up. July 2018: A/C still working adequately…apparently not leaking anymore—IF that was indeed the original problem.
Dec 2017 91000 mi	Noise from new timing belt installed in August—Gates tensioner readjusted on Friday afternoon—slippage requited complete timing belt readjust; noise resumed when car was finished, and deemed broken. New Gates tensioner kit ordered and installed following Monday. No charge.

Kia Soul in Missouri, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011 37000 mi	A-pillars came off of car while driving down the highway

Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2010 - Feb 2013
Jul 2011 13000 mi	On a long trip in hot weather the AC leaked water into the front passenger area. The mechanic expected to find a plugged drain line, but it was clear. The problem has not reoccurred, but this may be because on short daily drives I do not

Kia Soul in New Jersey, United States Apr 2010 - Nov 2015
Sep 2015 95000 mi US $150	Rusted heat shield

Kia Soul in Delaware, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
Sep 2011 25000 mi	Loud squealing coming from car. First time could not locate it. Then took back and pointed it out. After they had it they said it was a alternator so they replaced it then noise still there then determined bad water pump and replaced it.

Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Apr 2010 - Jun 2022
Aug 2011 35300 mi	Air conditioner stop working took it in they ordered compressor. 3 days later took it back to have compressor installed but that did not fix problem. Three trips later installed expansion valve they kept forgetting to order
Mar 2015 117800 mi C $232	Fuel Sensor, charcoal filter replace starter
Oct 2015 132120 mi C $300	Brake backing plates Replaced rear bearing
Dec 2015 135160 mi C $1000	Bearings and struts
Feb 2016 138880 mi C $142	Stabalizer link
Jan 2017 140160 mi C $200	Replace Ball joint front passanger side
Mar 2017 164920 mi C $408	Alternator replaced
Apr 2017 164920 mi C $255	Replace brake pads and rotors
Oct 2021 235600 mi	Stabilizer link and oil change
Jun 2022 242420 mi C $1100	I have a leak in my gas tank. Had it replaced

Kia Soul in New Mexico, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2010
May 2010 1000 mi	Door panel plastic replaced.

Kia Soul in California, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2013
Oct 2012 24300 mi	Front right pillar had paint fading

Kia Soul in Colorado, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2022
May 2010 4000 mi	Check Engine light came on; when software was reset, light went out and never came on again.
Sep 2011 17000 mi	The AC compressor started emitting a whine in July that took a couple months to become chronic and constant. The AC did work, but the compressor was trying to blow. Compressor replaced, whine is gone.
Apr 2012 22000 mi	Traction control light came on; computer registered fault with brake switch sensor. Sensor was replaced.
Jul 2012 25000 mi	Radio very occasionally reset (5x since purchase). Appears to have been battery cable related. Cable loose and slightly corroded.
Dec 2012 29000 mi	Driver's seatbelt retractor sometimes does not retract. Random failure.
Mar 2014 46000 mi US $45	passenger headlamp, took 35 minutes to repair.
Jul 2015 54300 mi US $600	Timing belt replaced Alignment was very, very wrong. 1st gen Souls shipped with loose alignment and the tech specs were too loose. These were corrected in 2014. Mine came due, required major overhaul to correct to current spec.
Sep 2015 56000 mi US $24	Headlight.

Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2013
Sep 2012 40000 mi	Fuel Purge Solenoid failure

Kia Soul in Texas, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2022
Aug 2010 7000 mi US $32	Mood light switch failure.
Apr 2013 45213 mi	RH door latch broke
Jan 2014	Sunroof tracks were cracked on both sides causing a popping sound when you raised the Sunroof in the vent position.
Aug 2017 86000 mi US $50	Added backup camera
Nov 2021 103000 mi US $10	Replace brake light switch

Kia Soul in Oregon, United States May 2010 - Feb 2015
Jun 2010	Turn signals worked and then didn't and then did and.....

Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States May 2010 - Mar 2018
Dec 2010 15000 mi	LED in radio went beserk, displaying a "picture" in the middle of the screen. Started when it got really cold out, would get smaller when the car interior was warmer.
Nov 2011 33300 mi	Washer fluid pump blew seal, leaked all washer fluid as soon as it was poured into the tank.
Jun 2014 83000 mi US $500	Replaced the belt, it was getting worn and had started cracking.
Sep 2017 147844 mi US $400	Replaced struts and shocks
Dec 2017 152000 mi US $42	Replaced headlights.

Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2013
Aug 2010 2000 mi	Headlight was not positioned correctly in housing leaving a 1" gap between metal and light. Dealer claims it is fixed but it is still uneven and doesn't match the headlight in the housing on the other side.
Oct 2010 4000 mi	Car was dead. Had Kia roadside assistance out 2x in 2 days. They found a blown fuse (Ignition 2) under the hood. Replaced fuse. It blew again by the time we got car home. Dealer says "can't duplicate problem". Replaced fuse again. :( Car died again (less than a week after being told at dealer that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle) and had to be towed. This time dealer replaced starter and ignition. So far car has not died again. I am keeping my fingers crossed!
Nov 2010 6000 mi	Car lost headlights while driving and then car died. This has happened multiple times. Dealer replaced wiring harness this time. I have no confidence that this car is fixed. It is not safe to drive. I am going to pursue a Lemon Law claim

Kia Soul in Minnesota, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2022
Nov 2016 60000 mi US $230	Lower control arm bushing is broken. Cannot replace just the bushing, so a new LCA was installed.
Mar 2017 65000 mi US $79	Other Lower Control Arm failed and was replaced.
Feb 2021 98550 mi US $425	Wear items: replaced rear disc brake pads, rotors, calipers, and guides
Jun 2021 102000 mi US $30	After ten years the hatch support struts no longer held up the hatch. Bought two new struts online and replaced the struts.
Aug 2021 103000 mi US $175	Front suspension was noisy and felt a little loose. The control arm and stabilizer bar control link were replaced
Apr 2022 108000 mi US $140	Tire pressure warning light did not go away despite changing batteries or tires. Replaced sensor on car.

Kia Soul in Michigan, United States Jun 2010 - Nov 2011
Aug 2010	There was a rattle inside the front passenger's side door panel. They took apart the seat, dash, and door panel to locate the problem. It was a loose piece that they tied down. This solved the problem.
Jun 2011 15000 mi	Since the recall repair on the speaker lights, they have been blinking on and off when the car is running. Dealer was able to recreate the problem, tightened some wiring harnesses. Problem returned within 1 week. Need to make new appt.
Nov 2011 21000 mi	Speaker lights blinking on and off when the car is running.

Kia Soul in Florida, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2012
Jul 2010 1000 mi	Subwoofer blown on new vehicle. Part was ordered and replaced very quickly.
Oct 2010 10000 mi	Cargo area power outlet stopped working. Dealer states wires crossed, although worked previously. Corrected and now works.
Jun 2011 26000 mi	Rear sub blown (again). Dealer replaced under warranty.

Kia Soul in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2010 - Apr 2011
Jul 2010 9000 mi	Third time car was in for issues with speaker lights flickering when in the on position. Interior scratches that are depreciating the value of car and paint chipping and rusting. Still getting run around from manufacturer on interior.

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Kia Soul in Georgia, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018 37000 mi US $150	headlight bulb front driver's side - required removing bumper

Kia Soul in Maryland, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2017
Feb 2016 70000 mi US $200	Replaced all spark plugs and one wire.
Jan 2017 31300 mi US $100	replaced battery

Kia Soul in Bulgaria Nov 2009 - Mar 2014
Feb 2011 8680 mi	Stone chipping at the bottom of the rear doors and rear arches, and the thresholds.

Kia Soul in California, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2016
Oct 2014 103000 mi US $80	Crankshaft position sensor failed
Apr 2016 122700 mi US $200	Crankshaft Sensor failure

Kia Soul in New York, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2014
Sep 2011 21000 mi	Loose bolt on door hinge which resulted in odd noises while opening and closing door. Far from serious.
Mar 2012 34000 mi	Loose heat shield over exhaust.
Jan 2013 49900 mi	Replaced thermostat, worked alright for a few days then replaced thermostat again. Everything fixed now.

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Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Dec 2012
Aug 2012 58160 mi	My engine light came on don't remember what part was replaced but it wasn't serious.

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Kia Soul in Great Britain May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 10000 mi	repair chipped paint on lower rear doors

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Kia Soul in Ireland Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 6820 mi	ESP light not going out. problem found to be faulty fuse relating to brake lights.

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2009.5 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

2009.5 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch

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