2023 Kia Soul problems and complaints
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia Soul. The most-reported areas: Engine (13), Electrical System (13), Unknown Or Other (12).
Key takeaways
- 51 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 24% |
| Steering | 8 | 16% |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 14% |
| Power Train | 5 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 10% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 10% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 6% |
| Tires | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Soul SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-19
I will be accelerating and the car will on occasion start to sputter like it is going to die and loose power on me. It has done it three different times the last time it through a code on my OBD monitor read it and said P0304 the 4th cylinder is misfiring. I took it in and they couldn't see the code or even the his...
Engine - filed 2026-09-04
While driving an alarm noise sounds and on the dash a message will appear stating engine off put car in p or n and I cannot accelerate.
Electrical System,exterior Lighting,lane Departure - filed 2026-08-24
2023 Kia soul purchased brand new. Vehicle does not display speedometer, blinkers don't work, reverse camera doesn't work, nothing displays on dash, continuous alarm sound while vehicle is on. Having no indication of speed traveling or ability to signal turns is a safety concern. failure at approximately 1 year after...
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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.