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2013 Kia Soul repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 45 repairs.
2013 Kia Soul repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (68%)
Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in Idaho, United States Jun 2013 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jul 201313000 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 201676000 mi | Replace inside door handle (Drivers side.) 2nd replacement | ||
| Kia Soul in Georgia, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 20136600 mi | had to replace the ECO on/off switch on the dash | ||
| 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 201621080 mi | Front left inner door handle finish chipped.rnReplaced part as per recall. | ||
| Kia Soul in California, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Nov 20134000 mi | During heavy rain water leaks through front, side drivers window and the roof. | ||
| Kia Soul in Minnesota, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201429000 mi | Vehicle would pull hard left or hard right | ||
| Kia Soul in New Jersey, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201545000 mi | Replace leaking on oil pan gasket. | ||
| Jan 201729800 miUS $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 Connecticut, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2020 | |||
| Jun 201635000 mi | Replaced coils and spark plugs | ||
| Kia Soul in California, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 20126000 mi | Phone charger outlet stopped working. Dealer fixed at no charge. | ||
| Mar 201786000 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 201311000 miUS $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 20136100 mi | wheel nuts rusting on 2 wheels | ||
| Nov 201415000 mi | Passenger side seat heater switch stuck in ON position | ||
| Kia Soul in New Jersey, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201518000 mi | backup camera replaced | ||
| Kia Soul in Colorado, United States May 2014 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Jun 201525000 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 201771000 miUS $101 | Replacement of brakes, pads and rotors | ||
| Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 20126000 mi | Front passenger door didnt close easily upgraded bluetooth system | ||
| Feb 20138600 mi | since upgrade of blue tooth software dialing system does not work properly (though it did previously) Door still difficult to close | ||
| May 201755000 mi | Intermittent failure in back-up camera. Dealer replaced camera under warranty. | ||
| Kia Soul in California, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Dec 201415000 mi | Rattle coming from dashboard. | ||
| Kia Soul in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Dec 201652000 mi | Sensor in my transmission was out | ||
| Jan 201872000 miUS $30 | Passenger side headlight went out. Had to change. | ||
| Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201849000 miUS $200 | Both front struts replaced due to bent strut. | ||
| Kia Soul in Georgia, United States Aug 2013 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jul 201930000 miUS $1000 | AC compressor was leaking oil and had to be replaced. | ||
| Kia Soul in Florida, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2021133000 miUS $250 | Steering was clunking when turned. It needed a tiny $10 part, the rest was labor. | ||
| May 2022145000 miUS $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 Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 201739000 miUS $160 | replaced the battery | ||
| Kia Soul in Virginia, United States Nov 2017 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Jan 201871000 miUS $500 | replace front pads and rotors | ||
| Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 201514880 mi | Back up camera replaced | ||
| Mar 201617360 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 201727900 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 201664000 miUS $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 201893000 miUS $350 | Radiator fan finally died. Required new fan assembly. | ||
| Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Aug 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jun 201624000 mi | Check Engine light indicated camshaft position problem or oil control valve timing problem. | ||
| Dec 201628000 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. | ||
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Soul in Florida, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201650000 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 201312000 mi | Oil light coming on when stopped and clutch in. Replaced oil pump? | ||
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in Louisiana, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201339000 mi | Brake switch causing cruise control to have problem. | ||
2013 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Soul in Florida, United States Jul 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Dec 201432000 mi | Windshield cracked pulling out of my driveway. | ||
| Apr 201772000 miUS $340 | Front brakes were on yellow. Replaced. | ||
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201753000 miUS $47 | Engine code said failed camshaft sensor bank B. Replaced sensor. | ||
| Jul 201978000 mi | The transmission was diagnosed defective after a complaint of being hard to shift into gear. Transmission was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201978000 miUS $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 202181000 miUS $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 Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201353000 mi | Backup camera failed. | ||
| Sep 2017128000 mi | Backup camera is failing. Replacement deferred due to cost. | ||
| Oct 2017128000 miUS $50 | Replaced both low beam headlight bulbs. Also replaced license plate bulbs. | ||
| Jun 2022192000 miUS $75 | Replaced low beam headlight bulbs | ||
| Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Oct 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201695480 miC $107 | Checked for oil leak at compressor. Found leak. Discharged system 134a refrigerant | ||
| Jun 201799200 miC $30 | Had to recharge ac system as it stopped working. Oil seal leaking on compressor shaft. | ||
| Dec 2017102300 miC $386 | Backup camera would not work. Replaced sensor behind catalytic converter. Code went away | ||
| Mar 2018105400 mi | Battery failed totally 15% charge when tested by garage | ||
| Jun 2018113460 miC $1087 | AC compressor seal failure. Replaced compressor,recharge systemp | ||
| Oct 2021133920 miC $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 California, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201796000 miUS $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 Ontario, Canada Mar 2017 - Oct 2022 | |||
| Jul 201785560 miC $5 | Replaced rear driver side brake light bulb | ||
| Aug 201791760 miC $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 201894240 miC $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 2018102920 miC $573 | Alternator replaced | ||
| Jun 2021124620 miC $850 | Brakes failed. Brake lines were rotted out and leaking. Replaced front brake lines. Replaced spark plugs and did oil change. | ||
| Aug 2021124000 miC $350 | Replaced rear brake pads and rotors. Replaced seized rear left caliper. | ||
| Nov 2021126480 miC $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 2022129580 miC $100 | Front tie rod ends replaced due to vibration when driving | ||
| Jul 2022130200 miC $100 | Front left caliper seized. Had to replace caliper and brake pad | ||
| Sep 2022130820 miC $50 | Exhaust welded due to it leaking Front left caliper started to seize again | ||
| Kia Soul in Alabama, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201639700 mi | Rack-and-pinion/steering gearbox replaced; coupler inside MDPS (motor-driven power steering system) found to be disintegrating and was replaced | ||
| Mar 201641000 mi | Windshield wipers stopped working. Not a burned-out fuse. | ||
| Apr 201958000 miUS $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.. | ||
| Kia Soul in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201858000 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 Connecticut, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201761580 miUS $16 | Replace passenger side rear brake light bulb. | ||
| Mar 201863000 miUS $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 201870500 miUS $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 Idaho, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2017120000 miUS $100 | Oil leak, pan gasket was resealed. Catalytic Converter was replaced due to the check engine light. | ||
| Jan 2018200000 miUS $542 | Timing cover was leaking oil | ||
| Kia Soul in California, United States Nov 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| May 201316000 miUS $110 | Right windshield garnish blew off during strong headwind on freeway | ||
| Kia Soul in Kentucky, United States Nov 2012 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Mar 201513000 miUS $130 | Battery would no longer hold a charge | ||
| Kia Soul in Georgia, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Feb 20138000 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 Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Dec 201438000 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 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 Colorado, United States Oct 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 201654700 mi | Windshield washer stopped spraying (front and back). | ||
| Kia Soul in Minnesota, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2015100000 miUS $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 2018168000 miUS $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 Ohio, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Nov 201417900 mi | Parking brake handle was not engaging the brake solidly. | ||
| Jul 201624000 mi | Failing backup camera was replaced after intermittently not operating. | ||
| Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Sep 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jul 20126324 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 201440300 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 201442160 mi | Back up camera failed. New camera ordered under warranty. Second trip needed as parts needed to be ordered. | ||
| Nov 201586800 miC $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 201589280 miC $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 201689900 miC $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 201696100 miC $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 Ohio, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jun 201330000 mi | Reoccuring water leak from top of backlite | ||
| Kia Soul in Florida, United States Mar 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201430000 mi | Drive side headlamp had moisture within glass. Dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
| Kia Soul in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201321300 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 California, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Dec 201694000 miUS $250 | Had to reset the "adaptive driving" setting as car was shifting hard. | ||
| Kia Soul in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 201415000 mi | UVO upgrade | ||
| Nov 201523000 mi | Backup camera failed. Dealer replaced camera. | ||
| Kia Soul in Alberta, Canada Sep 2013 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Jun 201630380 mi | Replace glove box under warranty due to wiring for light | ||
| Kia Soul in Florida, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201664000 miUS $65 | Left headlight out | ||
| Mar 201781000 miUS $210 | pads replaced and rotors shaved. | ||
| Kia Soul in Arizona, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Dec 20123000 mi | Battery would not charge, car could not be jumped after being idle for two months. | ||
| Kia Soul in Texas, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 201442000 miUS $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 Illinois, United States Oct 2011 - Apr 2022 | |||
| Mar 20125000 mi | Popping sound when playing i-Pod through UVO ICE system. Dealer updated software. | ||
| Dec 201435000 mi | Moisture in headlight. | ||
| Kia Soul in New York, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Jul 201350000 mi | Tire pressure monitor, sporadic notifications | ||
| Kia Soul in Michigan, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 201339000 mi | Steering wheel leather falling off | ||
| Feb 201445800 miUS $154 | UVO radio no sound...Has display, clock keeps defaulting | ||
| Apr 201563700 mi | Radio dead again...No output speakers! Called KIA to open a case, told to take it to the dealer. | ||
| Jun 201566000 mi | Radio issue again...NTF now working? | ||
| Nov 201569000 mi | Back-up camera (just grid) has no video! NTF working today...Camera cost $415 plus labor! This is a on going problem | ||
| Dec 201570000 miUS $125 | Battery acting up, now will not start! Replaced Battery...No issues all is well! Still issues with back-up camera? | ||
| Feb 201775000 miUS $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 201776000 miUS $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 201775000 miUS $25 | Back-up Camera working sometimes... | ||
| Jun 201878000 miUS $300 | Air filter, Brakes all rusted...R & R all | ||
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Soul in Quebec, Canada May 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 202168820 miC $1050 | struts front both sides | ||
| Kia Soul in New York, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Aug 20129700 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 201214000 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 20124000 mi | Replaced yaw sensor under warranty. Sensor was having random communication failures that became apparent when hill-start system stopped working. | ||
| Mar 201419000 mi | Pin connector in flip key broke, metal key fell off key fob. | ||
| Feb 201745000 mi | Bad bushing in sway bar link, replaced sway bar link. | ||
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in Washington, United States Mar 2012 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jul 201649700 mi | switches to operate windows | ||
| Kia Soul in California, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 201224000 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 Florida, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 201478300 miUS $450 | Starter went out. | ||
| Dec 2017124000 miUS $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 Ohio, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201759000 mi | Engine was making a loud clicking sound. They found metal shavings in the oil. Kia replaced the engine at no cost to me. | ||
| Kia Soul in New York, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201774000 miUS $750 | brake job all 4 wheels discs and rotors which were too worn/rusted to be machined | ||
| Jul 2021113000 miUS $400 | replaced rear pads and rotor | ||
| Dec 2021116000 miUS $400 | New pads/rotors rear brakes | ||
| Kia Soul in Queensland, Australia Mar 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201731000 miA $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 Missouri, United States Feb 2013 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Mar 201317000 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 201323500 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 201426000 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 201530000 mi | Misfires. Fixed by running carbon cleaner through the motor. | ||
| Apr 201532000 mi | Misfire | ||
| Kia Soul in Maryland, United States Aug 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jan 2022131000 miUS $5 | Left rear turn signal bulb | ||
| Jul 2022144000 miUS $45 | Replaced Blower motor relay for the 3rd time. | ||
| Kia Soul in Washington, United States May 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201535000 mi | Bluetooth did not work. Had to replace entire radio. | ||
| Apr 201761000 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 Florida, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Oct 201326000 mi | Fixed error in displaying MPG (went from ~4 high to within 1) | ||
| Jun 201648000 mi | Exterior trim panels on A-pillar were pulling away from body. Dealer replaced. Cruise control switch was intermittantly not engaging. Dealer replaced. | ||
| Sep 201759000 miUS $150 | Steering wheel was "clunking" when turning; dealer replaced star gear (called it the "clunk star" repair). | ||
| Kia Soul in Alaska, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 20126000 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 Ontario, Canada Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022117800 miC $200 | Radio function stopped working, CD was fine. So used OEM radio replaced the original | ||
2012 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Soul in Florida, United States Aug 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| Oct 201221500 mi | They had to replace the glove box. It rattled and would not close tightly. Replace glove box | ||
| Kia Soul in Maryland, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201433000 mi | Stuck Driver's window | ||
| Dec 201442000 mi | Parking Brake didn't hold | ||
| Kia Soul in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017167000 miUS $250 | Excessive oil consumption. Determined rings worn. No further work at this time. May replace engine. | ||
| Jun 2018182000 miUS $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 Illinois, United States Jun 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Oct 20123500 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 Michigan, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Aug 201332300 mi | Radio died | ||
| Apr 2017105000 miUS $800 | Full break rebuild, pads calipers, drums and rotors. | ||
| 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. | ||
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