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2018 Kia Soul repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (33%)
Suspension and Steering (33%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
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Chart based on 9 repairs.
2018 Kia Soul repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (89%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 201hp 1.6L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Kia Soul in New York, United States May 2018 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Aug 20181000 mi | Key stopped working | ||
| Sep 20182000 mi | Complained about rough idle, dealer said is normal | ||
| Kia Soul in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202216201 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 202211300 mi | rear strut replaced | ||
2018 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
161-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 202011325 mi | master brake cylinder had internal leak, pedal would sink to floor with steady pressure applied. Dealer replaced master cylinder under warranty. | ||
| Jul 202119000 miUS $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 ! | ||
2018 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
109-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in British Columbia, Canada May 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 202124180 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 202021700 mi | Charger door getting stuck. Cleaned rails/tracks. | ||
| May 202240920 mi | Some noise going over some speed bumps | ||
2017 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
161-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in Georgia, United States Aug 2017 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Jul 20176029 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 201820265 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. | ||
| Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Aug 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201819840 miC $300 | Adjustment and grinding of brake disks. | ||
| Oct 202144640 miC $1500 | Rear brakes needed to be replaced. | ||
2017 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 202150000 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) | ||
2017 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
109-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in Quebec, Canada Aug 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 20179300 mi | OBD replacement under waranty | ||
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in Maryland, United States Mar 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jan 201813000 mi | Recall to inspect steering column. No problems found. | ||
| Kia Soul in New Jersey, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jan 202288000 miUS $600 | Coil Pack / service engine light was on | ||
| Jul 202296000 miUS $350 | Fuel injectors needed cleaning after 96k miles. | ||
| Kia Soul in California, United States Aug 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202278000 miUS $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 | ||
| Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Jun 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201834100 mi | Backup camera lense got foggy, wet and dirty on the inside. | ||
| Nov 202189280 miC $100 | Backup camera not working - replaced with Rydeen camera | ||
| May 202297340 miC $200 | Complete engine failure due to crankshaft bearings - known issue. Engine replaced under warranty - paid $200 for gaskets and worn tie-rod. | ||
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Mar 2016 - Dec 2022 | |||
| Mar 201821000 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 201830000 miUS $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 202154000 miUS $25 | Faulty brake pedal switch. | ||
| Dec 202158000 miUS $50 | Replaced faulty brake pedal switch | ||
| Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 202160000 miUS $1400 | Replace catalytic converters ... | ||
| Jan 202265800 miUS $400 | Oil leak .. | ||
2016 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
109-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in California, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201721000 mi | Replace on-board charger | ||
| Jan 201823000 mi | Heater blowing cold air. Replaced temperature sensor. Problem still happens. | ||
| Kia Soul in New Jersey, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Jan 2016225 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 202275000 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. | ||
2016 Kia Soul 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Kia Soul in Florida, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201747000 miUS $212 | Replace pads | ||
| May 201893000 miUS $110 | I had a bad cell in the battery and replaced the battery | ||
2015 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201847000 mi | Check engine light on. Dealer replaced valve free under warranty. Check engine light off after. | ||
| Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Jul 2015 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Mar 201831000 mi | The Passenger side,rear caliper was leaking. The dealer fixed it under warranty. | ||
| Kia Soul in Nova Scotia, Canada Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201716740 mi | Battery wasn't holding charge properly. Had it replaced at 50% cost to us. | ||
| Sep 201719840 miC $575 | At only 32000 Km, had to have front rotors and pads replaced. Apparently worn down to approx 2 MM (pads) | ||
| Jan 201822940 mi | Manufacturer recall for Pinion plug in steering mechanism. | ||
| Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Sep 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Mar 201846000 mi | Drivers rear caliper leaking. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Kia Soul in South Carolina, United States May 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201737000 mi | Faulty gas cap caused check engine light, and it took 2 days to diagnose and replace (warranty) | ||
| Nov 201739000 mi | Heater fan working only on high. Replaced resistor at fan control. | ||
| Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Feb 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 201824000 mi | Factory recall | ||
| Jul 202260000 miUS $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 Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201839000 mi | Factory recall | ||
| Nov 202151000 miUS $470 | Ball joint replacement | ||
| Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Oct 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 20158000 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 Arizona, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201839000 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 Texas, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2023 | |||
| Apr 20178000 miUS $160 | replaced OE dead battery; lasted only 2 years; 8k miles! | ||
| Mar 201812000 mi | Replacement battery from 2017 lasted less than 1 year!! | ||
| Mar 202120000 mi | ECU recall | ||
| Kia Soul in Florida, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 20169000 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 201617000 mi | Battery failed suddenly - opened circuit internally. | ||
| Jul 201728000 miUS $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 201732500 mi | Recall to install set screw to prevent loss of steering | ||
| Mar 201834000 miUS $175 | Grinding noise when applying brakes | ||
| Kia Soul in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2015 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Aug 20153900 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 20155580 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 Florida, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 201511300 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 New York, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| May 2015 | Replaced faulty navigation/radio system. | ||
| Kia Soul in Texas, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 20153000 mi | Radio amp bad | ||
| Kia Soul in Michigan, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Dec 20156000 mi | Rear suspension making noise | ||
| May 201829000 mi | Steering recall | ||
2015 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2015 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Mar 20151000 mi | Updated computer software for airbags under TSB | ||
| Kia Soul in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Jun 201711000 mi | Low tire pressure light was stuck on. | ||
2015 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Soul in Virginia, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Feb 201843329 mi | check engine light on po441 evap tsb eng 164 replaced fuel tank evap purge pump | ||
| Kia Soul in Oregon, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Aug 20151900 mi | XM/Sirius antenna interior connection loose and mount on roof leaking water. Connector reassembled and mount tightened down. | ||
| Sep 20152000 mi | Sun visor post loose, discovered screw missing from assembly. Installed screw. | ||
| Apr 20166300 mi | Headliner buzzing around front interior light; update: problem returned within 30 days | ||
| Jun 20168000 mi | Buzzing from headliner surrounding front interior light | ||
| Dec 20169000 mi | Buzzing from headliner never fixed. | ||
2015 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
109-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in California, United States Apr 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Aug 201627100 mi | GPS head unit malfunctioning. iBAU unit malfunctioning, making odd noises, rough transition from regen to friction. | ||
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Jun 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jun 20148000 mi | Driver said door did not unlock with key in pocket and pressing button on door. | ||
| Jan 201730000 miUS $190 | Battery died | ||
| Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201530000 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 201638800 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 201640000 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 Washington, United States Apr 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 201711000 mi | steering bolts replaced under guarantee | ||
| Kia Soul in Oklahoma, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 20149000 mi | hesitation on take-off, no code and no duplication at dealer so there was no repair. | ||
| Kia Soul in Virginia, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 20142000 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 20144500 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 201515000 mi | Installed additional weather stripping along driver's-side door using self-stick weather stripping. | ||
| Jun 201516000 miUS $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 201517100 mi | Replaced window seal has now created a window rattle that did not exist previously. | ||
| Mar 201622000 mi | Crunching/grinding noise emanating from suspension areas. | ||
| Jun 201624000 mi | Rattles coming from steering column. Two inch circular plastic piece fell into driver footwell while driving. Origin unknown. | ||
| Aug 201625400 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 201733000 mi | Axle hub nuts were replaced under recall. | ||
| Kia Soul in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Feb 20154000 miUS $150 | Defective battery | ||
| Kia Soul in Washington, United States Apr 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Apr 201716000 mi | replace and torque steering bolts | ||
| Kia Soul in Arizona, United States Mar 2014 - May 2018 | |||
| Jul 201636700 mi | Loose battery connection and blown fuses | ||
| Kia Soul in Michigan, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Dec 201757750 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! | ||
| Kia Soul in Georgia, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jan 201740000 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 Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Aug 2021121000 mi | Replace master cylinder | ||
| Jul 2022137000 miUS $324 | Noise from the front end. Both sway bars links replaced, problem resolved. | ||
| Kia Soul in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201733000 miUS $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 Georgia, United States Dec 2014 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Dec 201745000 mi | Another recall for suspension issue. Also dealing with squeaking during cold temperatures whenever going over any bumps. | ||
| Kia Soul in Florida, United States Feb 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 20174168 mi | Driver's side headlight was replaced under warranty. There were dried condensation marks on the inside of the headlight lens. | ||
| Sep 20177000 mi | Whistling sound between 50-60 mph | ||
| Nov 20178000 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 202133586 miUS $108 | One shock was leaking fluid. Replaced both. | ||
| Nov 202133000 miUS $21 | Strut was no longer holding up hatch door. Replaced both. | ||
| Jul 202238900 miUS $80 | Replaced hood and tailgate lift struts. | ||
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in Missouri, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202299800 mi | Engine failure, long block replacement. | ||
| Kia Soul in Texas, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Mar 20141000 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 201517000 mi | Checked light switch. Connections were loose | ||
| Kia Soul in Texas, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 20157000 mi | AC had a smell problem. After internet research the most common response was mold. Dealer repaired problem. | ||
| Apr 201511000 mi | mold smell returned to car. | ||
| Jun 2022105000 miUS $600 | catalytic converter needed to be replaced | ||
| Kia Soul in Illinois, United States May 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201736000 miUS $302 | Replaced front brake pads and turned rotors | ||
2014 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Soul in Florida, United States Feb 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Aug 20149300 mi | Had to replace an entire side light assembly on passenger side of car. It was full of moisture. | ||
| Sep 201412000 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 201522000 mi | Rattle in upper right dash. Near window. After 2 trips. Still not repaired!!! | ||
| Jul 201523000 mi | We will see if the rettle has been successfully repaired. | ||
| Aug 201524700 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 201644000 mi | Rattles fixed. | ||
| Kia Soul in Connecticut, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Oct 20145200 mi | bcm upgrade | ||
| Kia Soul in New York, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Apr 201528000 mi | Canister purge valve. | ||
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