2019 Kia Soul problems and complaints
Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Kia Soul. The most-reported areas: Engine (87), Unknown Or Other (19), Air Bags (15).
Key takeaways
- 136 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 87 | 64% |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 15 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 14 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 4% |
| Steering | 5 | 4% |
| Power Train | 5 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 4% |
| Structure | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kia Soul SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-15
Burns way to much oil then it should for a 2019. I have to put a quart of oil in every 1,000 miles due to the oil consumption the motor does.
Electrical System,air Bags - filed 2026-08-24
My 2019 Kia Soul has been professionally diagnosed with DTC B162000, “Internal Fault – Replace SRSCM,” involving the Supplemental Restraint System/Airbag Control Module. My repair shop documented this diagnosis on August 24, 2026. Kia Safety Recall SC226 / NHTSA Recall 22V-031 addresses an Airbag Control Unit defect in...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-07-28
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a burning odor and smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. Additionally, the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact pulled over and checked the engine oil level, and the dipstick indicated...
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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.