2016 Kia Soul ev problems
The Kia Soul EV (also known as Kia e-Soul) is an all-electric subcompact hatchback manufactured by Kia and based on the Kia Soul. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official range for the 2020 Kia Soul EV is 243 miles (391 km).
Deliveries of the first generation began in South Korea in May 2014. European sales began in July 2014. Sales started in the U.S. in October 2014; initially it was sold only in California, Oregon, and several Eastern states with the largest EV markets and infrastructure including New York, New Jersey and Maryland. Global sales exceeded the 10,000 unit milestone in January 2016, with Europe as the leading market with 6,770 units sold. Germany was the leading European market with 3,853 units sold through December 2015.
A second generation was introduced in 2019 for the 2020 model year, sold in both Europe and Canada. It was delayed until 2021 for the US market.
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Common 2016 Kia Soul ev problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2016 Kia Soul EV, several common problems have been highlighted:
- Limited Range and Range Anxiety: Owners have expressed dissatisfaction with the car's range, which can lead to range anxiety, especially on highways. The limited range of around 100 miles can cause concerns for longer trips, impacting the overall usability of the vehicle.
- Slow Acceleration: Some owners have reported that the Kia Soul EV feels slow in terms of acceleration, particularly when compared to other electric vehicles. This lack of quick acceleration can affect the driving experience, especially in situations requiring rapid acceleration.
- Battery Performance and Charging: Issues related to battery performance have been raised, including rapid battery drain at higher speeds, limited monitoring of battery temperature, and concerns about battery health when using DC fast chargers. The absence of liquid cooling in the battery system has also been noted as a potential drawback.
- Regenerative Braking: Owners have criticized the regenerative braking system in the Kia Soul EV, describing it as subpar. This aspect affects the driving experience and efficiency of the vehicle, particularly in terms of energy recapture during braking.
- Comfort and Ride Quality: Some owners have mentioned discomfort when driving over bumps due to limited headroom, especially for taller individuals. This issue can impact the overall comfort of the vehicle, particularly on longer journeys.
- Inaccurate Range Estimation: The Guess-O-Meter (GOM) in the Kia Soul EV has been reported as unreliable by owners, leading to inaccurate estimations of remaining battery range. This lack of precision can cause uncertainty and inconvenience for drivers relying on this information.
- Cold Weather Performance: The Kia Soul EV's range is significantly affected by cold weather conditions, with a notable decrease in range of up to 15% to 30%. This issue can limit the car's usability in regions with colder climates, impacting its overall efficiency.
These common problems reported by owners of the 2016 Kia Soul EV highlight various aspects that can affect the overall ownership experience of the vehicle. Addressing these issues can contribute to enhancing the performance, reliability, and user satisfaction of the Kia Soul EV.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Kia Soul?
Most Common 2016 Soul Owner Complaints Include Issues Over the Engine, Catalytic Converter, and Electrical System. According to the NHTSA, of the SUV's 339 complaints, more than half pertain to engine problems such as loss of power and oil-related issues like low pressure and excessive consumption.
What is the battery life of the 2016 Kia Soul EV?
93-mile
2016 Kia Soul EV review: Our expert's take
The battery is a 27-kilowatt-hour, air-cooled lithium-ion pack under the floor that provides a 93-mile driving range, according to the EPA. The battery pack eliminates about 3 inches of rear legroom.
Is there a recall on 2016 Kia Soul?
Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly. Tip: Recalls don't affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model.
How much does it cost to replace a battery on a Kia Soul EV?
The average cost for a Kia Soul EV Hybrid High Voltage Battery Replacement is between $17,067 and $17,136. Labor costs are estimated between $264 and $333 while parts are typically priced around $16,803. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your unique location.
2016 Kia Soul ev car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Kia Soul ev problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2016 Kia Soul ev vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2016 Kia Soul ev
The NHTSA has received 667 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2016 Kia Soul ev. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2016 Kia Soul ev vehicles.
2024-10-24
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-24
- VIN: KNDJX3A58G7
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to accelerate to highway speeds. The vehicle continuously went into LIMP Mode. The message for rod bearing failure was displayed on the display screen. The contact used a code reader and reset the system. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The knock sensor message was displayed. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the vehicle had a salvage title and declined to perform the service. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
2024-10-23
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-01
- VIN: KNDJP3AE8G7
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: My wife was driving the 2016 KIA Soul EV and the car just shut itself off in the middle of the intersection. She was able to turn the car off and turn it back on, but nearly caused an accident. A few months later it did it again. After getting a new software update, I told KIA About the vehicle shutting down, and they told me that if it happens again that we will need to bring it it. So we brought it in. We believe we were able to narrow down the cause to be related to regenerative breaking on a full battery. On Newer EV models, when the battery is fully recharged, regenerative breaking is disabled to prevent overcharging the battery, I dont know what they do to these kias. When we brought it in they said it needed a new battery, but I am not sure if they are going to fix the vehicle shutdown issue. I think that the BMS may be shutting the car down to prevent the vehicle from overcharging the battery when we are going down hills. I've got tired of KIA and their lies. I read information about a battery recall, and they wouldn't recall the battery and replace it with the e400 battery. They said the battery was fine. They lied to me and my wife. The battery was proven recently to be defective and they were hoping the vehicle would make it past its warranty date so they wouldn't have to replace it. We took the vehicle to KIA to replace the battery, and a couple of weeks later they were able to put a battery in it, then driving it home I was bombarded with warnings, and the vehicle power was reduced by 50%, I was afraid something would happen. The vehicle also would not charge. KIA Techs came to our house and drove it back to the dealership, and it's been there ever since. They say the vehicle needs a new BMS. I think this issue with the vehicle shutting down like this is highly dangerous and needs to be reported. It even happened once when I was in the vehicle at the middle of an intersection, which could have caused an accident! (29k miles)
2024-10-21
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-21
- VIN: KNDJX3A52G7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: My kia has always used a lot of oil to the point I need to top it off regularly despite getting recommended oil changes and doing recommended maintenance. Recently My engine started misfiring so I replaced all spark plugs and ignition coils, but was still having issues. Found out today that catalytic converter is main issue and needs to be replaced. Dealer is requiring I bring in to determine if a warranty will cover. Never had a check engine light but very slow acceleration that created several dangerous situations for me on the road. My professional mechanic repaired other issues/diagnosed this problem.
2024-10-18
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-06
- VIN: KNDJN2A21G7
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, failed to accelerate, and stalled. The check engine warning light was flashing. The contact pulled over and checked the oil level. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the pistons were not operating correctly. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the engine. The manufacturer was contacted, opened a case, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
2024-10-15
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-15
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KNDJP3A59G7
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT. THE SIDE AIBAGS DID DEPLOYED. CAR WAS GOING 55MPH AND COLIDED INTO ANOTHER CAR WITH FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TOOK MAJORITY OF THE FORCE.
2024-10-10
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-25
- VIN: KNDJP3A5XG7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Engine coils needing replacing and knock system sensors were replaced, car continues to burn oil from engine until there is none left. The engine is reported as failed by mechanic. I constantly put oil in between the frequent oil changes.
2024-10-08
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-06
- VIN: KNDJN2A23G7
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V120000 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact was referred to the manufacturer who later referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
2024-10-03
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-19
- VIN: KNDJN2A2XG7
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact called on behalf of a consumer who owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact pulled over and allowed the vehicle to cool down for several minutes for the vehicle to return to normal operation. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The contact researched and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V120000 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
2024-10-03
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-20
- VIN: KNDJN2A28G7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the check oil warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed. The dealer advised the contact to have a service treatment performed to the engine because of a possible oil consumption issue. The vehicle was serviced; however, the vehicle was consuming engine oil. The vehicle was returned to the dealer for service; however, the dealer declined to service the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,507.
2024-10-01
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-29
- VIN: KNDJP3A59G7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I've never had an issue with my car since I got it about 5 years ago. Then all of a sudden on Sunday the engine just went out and I lost power . Now it won't start unless it's charged and my mechanic says I need a whole new engine.
2024-09-27
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: KNDJX3A58G7
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Paint started peeling on the side mirrors, door handles within the last year and seems to have progressed really quickly. They are bubbling, cracking and then just chipping off to reveal the unfinished layer underneath. This seems like it will expose the car body to more elements and encourage rusting. I'd like to avoid that.
2024-09-27
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-27
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that there was oil leaking from the front end of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,980. The VIN was not available.
2024-09-23
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-23
- VIN: KNDJN2A23G7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
2024-09-21
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-20
- VIN: KNDJP3A54G7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Catalytic converter is not working properly. Car lost power. Coral Springs Kia diagnosed but they say it is not warranted by factory. I have the contract where it says engine warranty until 100k miles or 10yr. This car has less than 90k miles in this moment. They are billing me 5,880 if I want they repair
2024-09-20
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-08
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KNDJN2A28G7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: On July 8th at 12:15 am my 2016 Kia Soul Engine suddenly caught on fire while I was driving alone on the I-5 by the grapevine. I am a 25 year old woman and was stranded alone on the side of the highway in a very flammable remote area known for fires at 1am. I heard a strange knocking sound while driving and pulled over as it started smoking and it immediately caught fire under the hood while I was still in the vehicle. Cars were flying by and I was stranded alone in flip flops and pajamas as the glass windows were exploding and I threw my heavy luggage to the side of the road. I was 4 hours into a 6 hour drive away from anyone I know in the middle of the night in a dangerous situation. I texted my boss I wouldn’t be able to make it to work the next morning. My car was totaled and I had to pay $982.50 for towing and additional fees and my friend had to drive 2 hours to pick me up at 2am since my family lived 4 hours north and all my friends lives 2 hours south. No warning lights came on, it's been properly serviced with oil changes every December and July each year within less than 7,000-10,500 miles between each oil change. I was terrified I almost started a forest fire and I have a copy of my 911 call recording where I frantically called and panicked because I was so scared and alone. 16 other people called it in. I submitted a claim for the Kia engine fire risk settlement that was ironically due that day of the accident and my VIN# was a class action vehicle because the previous owner had the KSDS "knock detection sensor" service done on the car. My settlement claim was denied because they state there wasn't enough proof of a qualifying fire but I'm currently trying to sort this with Kia since it burst into flames without any warning other than a loud noise 20 seconds before. The firefighter's incident report states the fire started in the engine area and the police report says it was caused by an unknown mechanical issue in the engine.
2024-09-16
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-29
- VIN: KNDJN2A21G7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The catalytic converter is damaged. The check engine light will come on but will reset when checked with a code reader. At the time of the initial incident, all but .5 quart of oil had been consumed by the engine and would not hold speed above 30mph. I did have a non Kia mechanic look at the car and was told that it fit under the recall and to have it serviced by Kia. I took it to Kia. They have told me that since it wasn't giving any codes, they would not replace the catalytic converter and denied the recall repair. The letter from Kia Corp. stated the catalytic converter would be replaced if there was damage. All of this took place from 7/29/2024 to 9/16/2024. On 9/16/2024, the dealership basically told me to drive an unsafe car until the check engine light came back on and then bring it back in to see if it will fall under the recall. I have attached the letter from Kia along with my notes from phone calls with them, and a the notes from the first mechanic.
2024-09-12
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-12
- VIN: KNDJN2A27G7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power, and the contact became aware that there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
2024-09-09
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-09
- VIN: KNDJP3A54G7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: My 2016 Kia soul 1.6 L engine has been serviced more than once within a month for the past year due to low oil. If not serviced then it could result in an engine lock up. The worker was concerned my engine might be on recall due to other Kia souls having the same problem.
2024-09-08
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-01
- VIN: KNDJN2A23G7
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: I believe my vehicle is apart of a recall that affects the same vehicle Yr./Mk./Mdl. as mine. When my VIN was searched by the service department at the dealer (same manufacture) it said no recall. I was told that the recall was for the vehicles from a different assembly plant. My vehicle seams to be having the same affect/issues as described in the recall. Recall in reference: Recall Date: April 17, 2019 Recall Number: SC176 Issue: 1) Car ran bad 2) Replaced Spark plugs and coil packs and the car ran good 3) Car ran bad 4) Replaced downstream 02 and the car ran good 5) Car ran bad 6) Replaced upstream O2 sensor and the car ran good 7) Car ran bad 8) Car spits oil out the exhaust pipe 9) Car no longer operable
2024-08-27
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-17
- VIN: KNDJN2A24G7
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH and attempting to accelerate, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road to restart the vehicle; however, the engine failed to turn over. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the dealer related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V120000 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired due to the Knock Sensor repair not being performed. The contact stated that the notice was sent to the incorrect address and the repair was not performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
2024-08-23
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-07
- VIN: KNDJN2A2XG7
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 - 35 MPH, the vehicle started to decelerate independently. The contact pulled to the side of the road and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact waited approximately 30-minutes before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle started but lost power immediately thereafter. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter had failed. The contact was informed that the engine was consuming one quart of engine oil per 150 miles driven. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.
2024-08-16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-26
- VIN: KNDJX3A59G7
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: I have a 2016 Kia soul. Second owner. 144,000+ miles. For nearly a year my car has been consuming oil at an alarming rate. But I have no oil leaks anywhere. My dealership did an oil consumption test about 5-6 months ago and within 1000 miles, I was already below the half way line on my dipstick but the dealership told me I was still in range and sent me on my way. Fast forward a few months and I brought up my concerns again with my dealership and the oil consumption. I was told to drive it until the engine seizes and they would tow me. At which point, I told them that sounded dangerous but apparently Kia will not do anything for my vehicle if all it is doing is consuming oil. July 26, I’m out of town about two hours + from home and out of nowhere my car starts idling high. Failing to shift gears. If I go to speed up past 60mph, the car forcibly bogs down to 45mph and struggles to get back up to speed. The vehicle was shaking, knocking, and struggling with performance. I drove the car to a small town and checked my oil. Bone dry. So I top it off with a couple quarts. I drove the car to a non Kia dealership where a mechanic told me my car was misfiring. He popped the hood and for the first time, my engine was knocking back and forth. It’s never done that. He said that he felt confident there was rod damage and drove it around the block. When he returned he said it was not safe to drive and I had it towed to the closest dealership over an hour away. The dealership felt extremely confident that my car was going to qualify for the motor swap warranty that Kia offers up to 150,000 miles or 15 years. Keep in mind, my car NEVER once threw a check engine light during any of these occurrences, nor did a low oil light ever come on in the 4 years I owned the vehicle. My vehicle has been down 3 weeks and still has not been fixed from Kia.
2024-08-15
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-08
- VIN: KNDJP3A50G7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The vehicle stalled due to lack of oil.(Before the 6 month oil change was due.)Yes it is available for inspection upon request. No one’s safety was put at risk. When the problem was brought up to the Kia dealership We were told that they had called in November 2023 And since we did not respond we voided our opportunity to have the engine Covered under the recall warranty. We did not receive a call. The vehicle has only been inspected by mechanic no work has been done on it. No lights came on to indicate there was a problem, it happened suddenly.
2024-08-12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-09
- VIN: KNDJN2A26G7
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My vehicle showed a code for the catalytic converter and while driving the vehicle it started revving up really high and then smoke came out the back and it started knocking. I had to pull over on the interstate and have my car towed back to my residence with AAA which cost $490. Went to Kia to speak with them about the recall and they said they would not fix it because it was not a recall recognized in their system. But there are other recalls in their system they will fix those. My vehicle is undrivable. It's sitting in my driveway and I don't have the Ability to just purchase a new vehicle. This is leaving me stranded with no ability to even get to work without having to get a ride.
2024-08-10
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-09
- VIN: KNDJN2A28G7
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: For the 4th time in a year, my headlights automatically turned on while vehicle was parked. I have the headlights set to turn on/off when vehicle is started or shut off. I do not have a DLR options to set the lights to. All four times the vehicle started and I have no idea how long lights were off. Two of the 4 times, I noticed they were on in the middle of the night. The other two times, the neighbor texted me during the day, while vehicle had been parked, for hours and or a few days, and said I should check my lights and when I did, they were on. I rarely drive at night and have read some owners of a Kia Soul have experienced their headlights automatically turning off without notice while driving at night. I am sure most people would not notice or have a clue that there headlights turned off during the daytime by their selves, I know I wouldn't especially since the lights seem to turn on/off by themselves without any notice.
2016 Kia Soul ev recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2016 Kia Soul ev.
2023-10-26
- Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Summary: Kia America, Inc. (KIA) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles. The parking mechanism may be damaged, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the gear shift lever is in the Park 'P' position and the parking brake is not applied while the vehicle is powered on.
- Consequence: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC287. This recall expands and replaces recall number 20V-389. Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-389 will need to have the new remedy completed.
2023-03-29
- Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles equipped with an E400 battery. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit while driving.
- Consequence: A battery electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Dealers will update and/or replace the battery management system and software, as necessary, free of charge. The new software will illuminate the EV warning light, limit charging capacity, and reduce vehicle power if abnormal voltage is detected. If this occurs, the battery will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC267.
2020-07-02
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Kia Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) vehicles. The parking mechanism may become damaged if the driver moves the gear shift lever into Park 'P' before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. If the parking mechanism is damaged, unintended vehicle movement may occur when the gear shift lever is in the Park 'P' position and the parking brake is not applied.
- Consequence: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC191.
2017-09-29
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.
- Consequence: If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC155. Note: This recall supersedes campaigns 14V-332 and 15V-736. Vehicles previously remedied under those numbers are being recalled again under this campaign.
Negative 2016 Kia Soul ev car reviews
Positive 2016 Kia Soul ev car reviews
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We purchased our 2015 Kia Soul EV in April 2020 during our COVID-19 quarantine (with plenty of time to shop around). We use it for all our local travel, while still keeping our 2006 Toyota Avalon for long day trips. We're thrilled to report that we've reduced our monthly gas expenses to just $40, and we haven't seen a significant increase in our electric bill. This has been one of our best purchases, or should we say investments. We're excited to see where our EV journey takes us!
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I'm so glad to hear that you love your car! It's great to know that it's roomy and versatile with the split seats. It's also fantastic that you don't have to worry about 'range anxiety' and that charging it overnight is much more convenient than stopping at a gas station. Plus, it's great to hear that your electricity bills haven't increased significantly either.
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2016 Kia Soul EV Problems | Kelley Blue Book
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How reliable is the 2016 Kia Soul EV? See the most common repairs performed and learn if your vehicle is at risk for major repairs in the next 12 months.
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Soul EV has on board charger issues. ... UPDATE My KIA SOUL EV is still out for the battery pack failure. ... I have a 2016 Soul EV. It is showing ...
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Charles Larkin 2024-06-08
After bringing our Soul home, we noticed some clear oily liquid all over the area where we parked our KIA. We immediately contacted our dealer, who unfortunately told us that it was impossible since the Soul-ev did not use any oil. However, we took the car in and they were stumped. They asked us to leave the car in for a few days to evaluate the situation. It has now been in the agency for five (5) days and when we called to check today, we were informed that the car had a leak of some sort and they did not know from where. My wife agreed to wait for a call back and we are still waiting. Meanwhile, my beautiful paved stone driveway has oil damage to it and my car is still in the shop. I can only give it three (3) stars for reliability. It's worth noting that obtaining parts can take a while, and the dealer's favorite saying is