2013 Kia Soul problems
The Kia Soul is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Kia since 2008. Often described and marketed as a crossover since its introduction, the Soul is a hatchback with a box proportion and tall roof, which are designed to maximize its interior space. Despite its SUV-like styling, the Soul was never available with all-wheel drive, instead it is exclusively a front-wheel drive vehicle.
The Soul first appeared in 2006 in the form of a concept model displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The production model made its debut at the Paris Motor Show in 2008. During its introduction, Kia stated that the Soul is aimed at the North American market, and targeted towards buyers in the 18 to 35-year old range.
The second-generation model was introduced in 2013 for the 2014 model year, which featured a larger exterior and interior dimensions along with a reworked chassis, while keeping its boxy styling. The Soul is currently in its third generation, which was introduced in 2018 for the 2019 model year. Since 2014, Kia has also marketed a battery electric variant as the Soul EV.
The name "Soul" comes from the homophone of Seoul, the city that hosts Kia's headquarters.
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Common 2013 Kia Soul problems
The 2013 Kia Soul has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. These issues include:
- Excessive Battery Drain: Another common issue with the 2013 Kia Soul is excessive battery drain, which tends to manifest around 50,000 miles. This problem is often caused by a computer issue that stays on after the car is turned off, leading to a replacement cost of approximately $800.
- Clunky Steering Noises: The 2013 Kia Soul's steering column can become loose as it ages, resulting in clunky steering noises. The only way to fix this issue is to install a new steering column, which can cost around $750, depending on local labor rates.
- Starting Issues: Some owners have reported difficulty starting the 2013 Kia Soul, which may be due to a potential battery issue. The cause of this problem remains unclear, as many complaints do not provide specific details on the issue.
- Noisy Brakes and Premature Rotor Wear: The 2013 Kia Soul's brakes have been reported to make squeaky noises, and the rotors can wear unevenly, with some owners experiencing premature front or rear rotor failure.
- Steering Noise and Vibration: The 2013 Kia Soul's steering can make a clunking noise when turning and vibrate around the 70 mph mark. This issue is not uncommon and can be caused by a poor-quality steering coupler that wears out quickly.
- Potential Fire Risk: The 2013 Kia Soul has been associated with potential fire risks due to engine problems and faulty catalytic converters. The NHTSA has received several complaints about engine fires, with some owners reporting smoke coming from under the hood before the car burst into flames.
- Faulty Airbags: The 2013 Kia Soul has a recall related to airbag components that may detach and become projectiles upon deployment.
- Faulty Catalytic Converters: The 2013 Kia Soul has a recall for faulty catalytic converters that can overheat and cause engine failure, as well as create a fire risk. This issue is caused by a packaging design flaw that leads to high exhaust gas temperatures, damaging the catalytic converters and eventually destroying the engine internals.
These common problems with the 2013 Kia Soul can lead to higher ownership costs due to the severity of the issues and the need for costly repairs. Engine failures, in particular, are a widespread concern, with many owners reporting issues around 100,000 miles. Excessive battery drain and clunky steering noises are also prevalent problems that can affect the overall driving experience and require costly repairs.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Kia Soul?
The most common problems found on the 2013 Kia Soul include engine failures, excessive battery drain, and clunky steering. Overall, these problems are more severe than other small SUVs from 2013, and they make ownership costs higher as well.
What are the steering issues with a 2013 Kia Soul?
However, there are a few problems that have yielded some complaints, including:
- Knocking noise from the steering motor.
- Premature wear of the coupling.
- Steering feels unstable while driving.
Does the 2013 Kia Soul have an engine recall?
Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines.
How many miles can a 2013 Kia Soul last?
As such, a well-maintained Kia Soul can reach between 150,000 and 200,000 miles before running into major issues, or an average of 10 to 13 years. Many owners have shared their experiences with the Kia Soul over at the Kia Soul Forums.
2013 Kia Soul car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Kia Soul problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Steering problems
- Service brakes problems
- Electrical system problems
- Hydraulic problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2013 Kia Soul vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2013 Kia Soul
The NHTSA has received 591 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2013 Kia Soul. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2013 Kia Soul vehicles.
2024-10-25
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-11
- VIN: KNDJT2A52D7
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact's daughter owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and the low oil pressure warning light were illuminated. The contact's daughter was able to drive to the contact's residence. Additionally, the contact stated while his daughter was driving 40-50 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering, and the driver noticed smoke coming out from underneath the hood. The vehicle stalled. The driver was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had seized and needed to be rebuilt or replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V120000(Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
2024-09-26
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-26
- VIN: KNDJT2A60D7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: See attached document for complaint.
2024-09-26
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-13
- VIN: KNDJT2A58D7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact called the dealer to schedule an appointment for the recall repair and the appointment was set for September 2024. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer informed the contact that the fuse needed to be ordered to perform the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact was advised by the manufacturer that the dealer would receive the part overnight to attempt the recall repair; however, the dealer later informed the contact that although they had received the fuse, they would not be able to schedule the repair until December 2024. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2024-08-13
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-08
- VIN: KNDJT2A67D7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Summary: See attached document for complaint
2024-08-12
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-11
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KNDJT2A51D7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle, thirty minutes later, the vehicle was parked in the driveway unattended and caught fire. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was burned from the engine to the door panel. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment, or police report. The fire department extinguished the fire. The contact stated that the failure was due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic,). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
2024-08-01
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-01
- VIN: KNDJT2A61D7
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The steering wheel is making a noise and is having a caution sign with the steering wheel on it
2024-07-19
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-17
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KNDJT2A57D7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I cranked car letting it warm up, pulled out of my park onto main road, got approximately 300 yards to the red light, while sitting at the red light the cars idling went aradic, I opened the driver's side door and looked under the car, the catalytic converter was glowing red, solid red, I tried to pull into the store next to the red light, the check engine light came in and the car had no power when I mashed the gas, people behind me helped me push it into the store, after getting home that evening I checked and seen they had a catalytic converter recall on my car stating that the catalytic converter can catch on fire and harm the engine, I took the car to Kia south in Union city they gave us the run around stating that I had to have a new engine I told them the catalytic converter recall states that the catalytic converter will cause fire and engine damage, before even inspecting the car their tech had already made up his mind that's not what killed the engine, then started stating that my car wasn't under the recall I ask him how us that possible when it did the same thing 749.000 kia cars did, then was called a week later tech saying he couldn't do the recall cause he couldn't get the car to crank, but the tech said he did a diagnostics on I asked how if he couldn't get the car to crank, we took a mechanic to Kia with us, to look at the car ,after looking at the car, the mechanic told us this is the exact same damage that he has work on because of the catalytic converter, the tech showed us a picture on his phone stating the were metal pieces in the oil , that the car was ran out of oil, upon further inspection of his pictures the tech was caught in a lie, the picture wasn't even a picture of my car , our mechanic told the tech that this falls under the recall and Kia knows it.. Kia and the tech acknowledge my car falls under the recall but said I have more than 150.000 miles on it, so if i want it fixed it would cost $8000 dollar for new engine
2024-07-15
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-03
- VIN: KNDJT2A6XD7
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for the recall repair however, the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the steering coupler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that the unknown recall had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,234.
2024-07-11
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-02
- VIN: KNDJT2A50D7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I recently serviced my Kia Soul 2013 in May and March 2024. Completing oil service, air filter replacement and new brakes and rotors. End of June, the car's engine light went on and there was a jump when idle. Took it to Kia Service Center and they reported there is an internal failure in the top assembly with an unknown cause. The car is currently unsafe to drive and needs further diagnosis, which Kia is refusing to complete. I was not notified of the recent recall issue with engire fire safety concern until the end of June 24.
2024-07-09
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-03
- VIN: KNDJT2A62D7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: Gas peddle gets very touchy before incident. RPMs spike to 3-4K, unable to stop car. Brakes do not work. Brakes get very hard and high brake peddle. Have to put the car in neutral, pull over, turn car off, put in park. Let car sit for a few minutes. Start car, something must reset because car is back to normal. My regular mechanic was unable to resolve, therefore took to dealer. $3500 later, the car is currently at the dealer for the 4th time trying to resolve. Very dangerous due to the car acceleration and inability to stop!! Has been happening for approx. 4 years. Started out happening once or twice per year, then increased to 4 times in one day. Did not happen for 5 months after brake booster was replaced in January 2024. Most recent incident 7-3-24
2024-07-07
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-07
- VIN: KNDJT2A58D7
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Paint is bubbling up and peeling off everywhere on my car
2024-06-25
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-21
- VIN: KNDJT2A69D7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that scheduling for the recall repair would start in October 2024. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2024-06-20
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-14
- VIN: KNDJT2A69D7
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I was sent to this form by live chat to report that a recall for my car has not been remedied in a timely manner. I received notification in November of 2023 that it was advised to not use my car and to park away from buildings. It has been 7 months and it still shows as not updated on this website and the official Kia one.
2024-06-19
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-13
- VIN: KNDJT2A56D7
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Steering wheel shakes violently when going over 75MPH and is extremely shaky on side streets as well. The steering wheel feels like it’s going to fall off! Got it checked out by Kia and they said the Flexible steering coupling needs repairing and it would be over $900 to do so for a part that costs less than $10! I have an extended warranty and I was told the warranty doesn’t cover this issue, but at the bare minimum it seems like it should as it feels dangerous at times to drive the car. Also, this issue should be a recall for Kia as I have seen a ton of other people with this issue! It’s a defect in the car and should be a free recall to be fixed .
2024-06-18
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-14
- VIN: KNDJT2A51D7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was serviced for routine maintenance, the independent mechanic became aware of excessive oil consumption. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was not diagnosed since the contact refused to pay for the diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and was not under a recall for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
2024-06-17
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-17
- VIN: KNDJT2A50D7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-06-11
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-07
- VIN: KNDJT2A63D7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: There is a history of engine failure. The check engine light does not remain on for a diagnostic to be completed. This has been going on for about a year. One day it would run then the next day the engine would fail. It is happening more frequently such as after filling up with gas, waiting at stop lights, reversing, and DURING driving. The vehicle now will not restart when the engine fails. After investigating the failure, I related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V120000 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). Kia's number for this recall is SC176. The manufacturer was notified of the failure due to the local dealership not replacing the catalytic converter due to being “out of warranty”. A case was opened and I am awaiting a response from a caseworker. I have a code in the History: P0172 code, which stands for "Fuel System Too Rich (Bank 1)". What this means in plain language is that there's too much fuel being delivered to combustion chambers on bank 1, or not enough air. Manufacturers are required to fix the problem by repairing it, replacing it, offering a refund, or in rare cases repurchasing the vehicle. However, that is not what I’m experiencing rather I am being dismissed and neglected even after the engine failed on the highway going 70mph with a semi-truck behind me nearly running over me. I then had to be towed to the dealership, which was expensive. I have spent thousands of dollars in attempts to repair/remedy this problem to only recently find out that there is a related recall. Kia's number for this recall is SC176. I refuse to drive this car as it is unreliable and unsafe. Also, the recall below has still not been repaired since the Notice was received in 2023. Manufacturer Recall Number: SC284AM NHTSA Recall Number: 23V652 Recall Status:”Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available”
2024-06-05
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: KNDJT2A59D7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-06-05
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-23
- VIN: KNDJT2A52D7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that on another occasion, the vehicle started shuddering and jerking and almost stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed a misfire and a failure in cylinder #4. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-06-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-29
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KNDJT2A59D7
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: The engine caught on fire. The car cut off while I was driving. It began to smoke and then I saw the flames. My safety was put at risk because I was driving the car. The car is burned from the front bumper to the backseat. The car has not been inspected because of how bad it is burned. There were not any warnings of the failure before it happened.
2024-05-30
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-30
- VIN: KNDJT2A54D7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-05-29
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-15
- VIN: KNDJT2A59D7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-05-29
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-25
- VIN: KNDJT2A65D7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-05-29
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-29
- VIN: KNDJT2A56D7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the dealer had previously performed an unknown recall repair on the vehicle. The contact stated that after the repair, the vehicle stalled while driving on several occasions. The vehicle was able to restart but failed to exceed 25 MPH while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to another dealer, Tameron Kia Westbank (1884 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA 70058), where it was diagnosed that the engine was blown. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), which she related to the failure; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-05-28
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-01
- VIN: KNDJT2A6XD7
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that vehicle would hesitate upon depression of brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle returned to normal operation while in the possession of the independent mechanic and was returned to the contact. Upon return of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where a diagnostic was performed, and the diagnostic test showed a misfire in cylinder #4. The mechanic linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V120000 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
2013 Kia Soul recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2013 Kia Soul.
2023-09-25
- Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
- Park Out Side: 1
- Park Out Side: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
- Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
2019-02-22
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.
- Consequence: Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. The leaking oil may contact the exhaust, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the Catalytic Overheating Protection Engine Control Unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. In addition, the catalytic converter will also be replaced if it has been damaged. Depending on the extent of any damage, the engine may also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC176.
2014-12-29
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag.
- Consequence: A detached headliner plate may increase the risk of injury to the occupant during a vehicle crash.
- Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plates, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC112.
Negative 2013 Kia Soul car reviews
Positive 2013 Kia Soul car reviews
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You've never had any issues with your car, just regular oil changes and tire rotations. It's such an easy car to drive!
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The vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire.
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After 2013, CD players are no longer available. However, we have a huge collection that we are proud of. Our top priority was to make it easy for the main driver, who has a paralyzed left leg, to get in and out of the car. We are very pleased with the result.
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I recently purchased a 2013 white Kia Soul+2.0L 6A for my wife, who is a teacher in our county school system. Previously, she drove a 2002 Honda Civic LX. We considered both the Honda CR-V and KIA Sportage, but ultimately she fell in love with the design and size of the Kia Soul. Although we could have waited a month for the 2014 model, she was set on the 2013 model. The car drives very smoothly with its 2.0L engine and is loaded with features such as Antilock Brake System, Auto Traction Control System (On/Off controllable), and 8 Airbags! The braking is excellent and although the gas mileage is not as good as expected, we are hopeful that it will improve with time. Overall, we are very happy with our purchase!
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We are so glad to hear that your 2013 base Kia Soul has been such a reliable car for you! It's great to know that it's still driving great even after 90,000 miles. 😃👍
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Are you having problems with your 2013 Kia Soul?
Cloyd Lockman 2024-11-23
We've been enjoying our little car so far, although it's not without its imperfections. But then again, what car is perfect? We did encounter a couple of issues, though. Firstly, the car is equipped with 2 DC outlets just behind the transmission stick, and when we tried to unplug our cell phone charger, the whole housing came out of the dash. It's not broken, but it does seem to be made of cheap plastic. Secondly, we've never owned a vehicle with a black interior before, and we have to say it's not the most practical choice. It shows dirt right away and requires more cleaning. Despite these minor issues, we really like the vehicle.
Brendan Willms 2024-11-16
Sorry to hear about the issues you've been experiencing with your Kia. It sounds like you've had a lot of trouble with the gas mileage, gas gauge, head unit, wheel speed sensor, ignition switch, radio, lights, and wipers. That must have been frustrating and concerning. I hope you were able to get everything resolved and that you're now enjoying a smoother ride. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Tomas Gaylord 2024-06-25
The gas mileage is not as good as I had hoped. My 2013 model does not seem to get the expected 25mpg city and 30mpg highway. During a recent trip to Orlando, I had to refuel before returning home to Ocala. However, I find the car to be reliable and great overall. Interestingly, my father's lifted GMC Sierra gets better gas mileage than my car.
Eriberto Abbott 2024-04-01
If you're considering buying one of these, I would recommend taking it for a test drive on the interstate and rolling the back windows down about halfway. Unfortunately, I experienced some noise and vibration that made it difficult to hold a conversation with my passenger. I also noticed some shaking when I rolled down the driver's window about two inches while the back windows were down. After speaking with several KIA dealers, it seems that this is a known issue with some of their vehicles and cannot be easily resolved. However, they did suggest keeping the windows rolled up at high speeds. I wish I had known about this before purchasing my vehicle, but overall I still enjoy driving it.
Cesar Batz 2024-02-01
This car has been a disappointment due to its poor mileage and quality. The steering column and injectors have already been replaced.