2014 Kia Soul problems and complaints
Owners have filed 906 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Kia Soul. The most-reported areas: Engine (555), Exterior Lighting (130), Electrical System (98).
Key takeaways
- 906 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 34 involve a crash, 69 a fire, 30 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 555 | 61% |
| Exterior Lighting | 130 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 98 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 85 | 9% |
| Power Train | 58 | 6% |
| Steering | 56 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 55 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 54 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 27 | 3% |
| Structure | 11 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2014 Kia Soul
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Kia Soul SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-11-05
On XXX, at approximately 4:30 PM, I was entering and accelerating onto [XXX] in [XXX] around mile marker XXX, while traveling home when my vehicle suddenly and without warning lost electronic power steering. This occurred while merging into interstate traffic, creating an extremely dangerous situation. The sudden loss...
Engine - filed 2026-10-25
this vehicle was service with a new engine in 2021 by the kia dealer in South Attleboro mass the car began to start loosing power on 10/15/ 2026 it now needs a new engine again I call the kia dealer to see if it had warranted and they said because it has 198 thousand miles the warranted is gone I don't understand how...
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-10-02
I purchased my Kia Soul because I believed I was purchasing a dependable vehicle that I could rely on for my everyday transportation. Unfortunately, my experience with the vehicle has been very different. Over time, I have experienced ongoing and serious problems with the engine, particularly excessive oil consumption....
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More for the 2014 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.