2013 Kia Soul problems and complaints
Owners have filed 662 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Kia Soul. The most-reported areas: Engine (283), Steering (151), Service Brakes (99).
Key takeaways
- 662 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 22 involve a crash, 45 a fire, 25 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 283 | 43% |
| Steering | 151 | 23% |
| Service Brakes | 99 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 71 | 11% |
| Hydraulic | 67 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 61 | 9% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 44 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 27 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 18 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 3% |
| Structure | 15 | 2% |
| Power Train | 14 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Kia Soul SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-09-11
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while making a turn, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the steering column. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel was moving freely. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the steering whee...
Engine And Engine Cooling,engine - filed 2026-09-09
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V652000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) and 19V120000 (ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was resta...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-06
Car caught fire while sitting in my driveway with no one in it for about 12 hours.
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More for the 2013 Kia Soul
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.