KnownCarProblems2019 Kia Soul Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Kia Soul, most often about the engine (68% of complaints, typically around 66,000 miles). It is 11th of 16 Soul model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2019 Kia Soul problems
Engine
92 complaints · 68%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled on several occasions. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that…
The contact owned a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at 50 MPH, the brakes failed to operate upon depression as heavy, black smoke began to emit from the under the hood of the vehicle. The contact's daughter managed to pull off to the shoulder of the highway as all occupants…
Other or unspecified
19 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 7,000 miles.
After starting the car and placing the car into reverse or drive the car shutters or shakes horribly to the point it shuts off/ dies. One time it did shut off on me I have also noticed that turning on the a.c. At idle sometimes mimics the engine shutter/shaking or this could be linked to two different things
Car was parked under carport all night. Got in this afternoon to go grocery shopping, started car, closed driver's door and the rear hatchback windshield exploded. It did not implode, it exploded. No body damage, no tree limb, no rock, nothing hit or touchef the car while under carport. Car was stationary when this…
Air bags
15 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH and going through and intersection, another vehicle failed to yield the right-of-way and pulled out into oncoming traffic. The contact depressed the brake pedal however, the vehicle crashed into the driver's side rear of the other vehicle.…
I was traveling southbound on rte 13 with my 4 children. The speed limit is 55mph and the flow of traffic is between 55-60 MPH...which is the speed I was driving. As im approaching to proceed pass intersection rte 13 & eden allen rd there's a car at the stop sign which is supposed to wait for rte 13 to clear before…
Fuel system
15 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: fuel injection system.
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH and attempting to overtake a commercial semi-truck, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power and started to decelerate. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road and stalled. The vehicle was later towed to a nearby dealer…
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic receiving an undercoating, the independent mechanic performed an inspection of the vehicle. The contact stated that during the inspection, the independent mechanic identified that there was severe corrosion on…
Electrical
14 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator, 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated and the power steering became inoperable causing the driver to lose control of the steering and nearly crashed into a second vehicle. Moments later, the vehicle lost motive power.…
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the ABS and aed warning lights were occasionally illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local auto zone and scanned. The contact was informed that the hecu solenoid voltage relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a…
Brakes
8 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 24,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the ABS and aed warning lights were occasionally illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local auto zone and scanned. The contact was informed that the hecu solenoid voltage relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a…
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle continued to lose motive power. The contact stated that there was no revving coming from the engine while depressing the…
Seat belts
6 complaints · 4%I was driving down a highway during the summer where the outside temperature was 95 degrees. The seat belt light down there by the console came on. It stayed on for five minutes until I was able to park the vehicle and turn it off, then turn it back on again. It happens again less than a year later. This time the…
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. Additionally, the seat belt warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where an oil change was performed, and the contact was informed that the vehicle had consumed two…
Transmission
5 complaints · 4%Delay throttle response. When driving and you need to accelerate the vehicle takes several minutes to respond and you have to put the petal to the floor. No reaction to accelerate the car but rpms in red. Also when stopped at a stop light , stop sign etc and go to go the car delays again and you have the gas petal to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Kia Soul recalls
Air bags
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the acu, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 21, 2022. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc226.
Full defect summary
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 sedona, soul, soul EV, 2017-2018 forte, and 2017 forte koup vehicles. The air bag control unit (acu) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of motive power
Summary
The national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated july 13, 2022, petitioning the agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain hyundai motor america, inc. And kia america, inc. Vehicles spanning model years (my) 2005-2021. The petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are
Questions about the 2019 Kia Soul
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kia Soul?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (92 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles); other or unspecified (19 complaints, typically around 7,000 miles); air bags (15 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Kia Soul have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 25, 2022 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Kia Soul?
- It is 11th of 16 Soul model years by number of complaints, with 136 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.