2021 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 2021 Kia Soul problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2021 Kia Soul, several common problems have been reported:
- Electrical Problems:
- Electrical issues have been a concern, with complaints about electrical accessories, engine electrical problems, and in-car electronics malfunctioning. These problems can impact the overall functionality and reliability of the vehicle.
- Airbag Problems:
- Some owners have reported airbag problems with the 2021 Kia Soul. Airbag issues are critical for safety, and any malfunctions in this system can pose serious risks to the driver and passengers.
- Tire Pressure and Warning Lights:
- Complaints have been made regarding warning lights related to tire pressure, indicating issues such as low air pressure, high pressure, slow leaks, or flats. Understanding and addressing these warning lights promptly is crucial for maintaining safe driving conditions.
- Lane-Keeping Assist System:
- Some drivers have found the lane-keeping assist system confusing, as indicated by a specific warning light. Understanding the functionality of this system is important to ensure it operates correctly and enhances driving safety.
- Brake System Warnings:
- Warning lights related to the brake system have been reported, indicating the need to step on the brake before starting the car or shifting into Drive. Properly interpreting and addressing these warnings is essential for safe driving practices.
These common problems reported by owners of the 2021 Kia Soul highlight various issues ranging from mechanical to electrical components. Addressing these concerns promptly and ensuring proper maintenance can help mitigate potential risks and maintain the vehicle's performance and safety standards.
Are there any problems with 2021 Kia Soul?
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.
What is the most common problem for a Kia Soul?
The most common engine problems with the Kia Soul are the following:
- excessive oil consumption.
- engine knocking.
- cruise control surge.
- engine failure.
Are there any recalls on the 2021 Kia?
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat.
What is the rating for a 2021 Kia Soul?
Rating breakdown (out of 5): Comfort 4.7. Interior 4.7. Performance 4.6.
2021 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
- Unknown or other problems
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2021 Kia Soul vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2021 Kia Soul
The NHTSA has received 69 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2021 Kia Soul. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2021 Kia Soul vehicles.
2024-10-22
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-12
- VIN: KNDJ53AF6M7
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: My car has never had the gas mileage that is advertised; it’s always been about 3-4 mpg less than the 28 mpg city/31 mpg highway. Recently, I had multiple engine system failures with the plug-in check devices at places like AutoZone saying my ignition coils were misfiring, and after bringing it to the dealership twice for about 1.5 months each time for a total of 3 months, they replaced the fuel injectors and a few other parts the first time before releasing the car to me only to have the same errors come back within 24 hours and I ended up bringing it back only for them to tell me the entire fuel pump system is shot and needed to be completely replaced and all fuel flushed out. Both times I brought it in they claimed it was due to bad gas, but after talking to my insurance, my claim agent concluded it was not bad gas as newer cars like mine have internal sensors that will completely stop the car from driving or even turning on if bad gas is detected to prevent further damage and that’s never been the case for me. I’ve always been able to drive my vehicle and the only noticeable issue would be my fuel mileage. I’ve had the new fuel pump system for about a week now, and my fuel mileage is around 28-29 mpg, more than it’s ever been since I bought the vehicle back in November 2020. I’ve only ever had a max of 26 mpg no matter how or where I drive. I did find recalls on similar makes of cars with the same year as mine from both Kia and Hyundai, and I believe that the Kia Souls around 2020-2021 also have faulty fuel pump systems and should be recalled. I don’t know how many of them are out there, but despite only having 50k miles on my car, the bad gas diagnosis excluded it from the warranty and I had to pay out of pocket the $1,516.83 for the fuel pump system replacement and flushing of the ‘bad gas’ at the Kia dealership.
2024-10-20
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-06
- VIN: KNDJ23AU6M7
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: 1.) We were driving to Nashville and once my car got around 70,000 mile my check engine light came on. Then my car started to make a humming noise. We pulled over to check the oil the oil was fine. Once we got back into the car and left the gas station the light started to blink. Yes 2.) We were on the highway, and if the engine could have blown up or we could've got stuck on the way there and back. Also, the where the car started to act up was around a bad neighborhood. 3.) Yes 4.) Yes 5.) The car started to hum but once my car hit 70,000 miles the check engine light came on and started to flash.
2024-08-15
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-15
- VIN: KNDJ23AU3M7
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My car kept on breaking down and it happened twice. When i contacted the Kia customer service, they told me the wait time until i can get the car ready is about 2 months and until then im gonna have to either rent a car that they would pay $44 for, which is clearly not enough. I need to get to places, job and school. How am i supposed to afford for this or do anything about it. I want my car fixed and its also covered under the warranty since i bought it in 2021.
2024-07-27
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-25
- VIN: KNDJ22AU3M7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Week of July 22, 2021: - initial problem started with pulling into a slightly sloped driveway and car engine dying even though clutch down and braking. Acted as though clutch not pressed down. - running errands around town. When I initially started driving in first gear, very jerky (like I didn’t know how to drive stick). Lots of stop and go and continued driving this way. Heading home, when I let foot off gas, car died. I would have to start, while trying to come to stop. If I had to stop, I had to keep foot on accelerator so it wouldn’t die. When I started driving again, loss of power-so much that I had to make sure traffic totally clear if having to cross traffic. Every once in a while, while shifting, I could hear something loud in engine. - Immediately contacted Kia to get in for service…soonest available appointment is August 8, 2024. They had me check oil and barely any on dipstick. Car has only 23,750 miles. They told me that “it’s not unusual to have to put a quart of oil in every 1,000 miles”. Red flag to me…seems very excessive to need to do that on this new of a car. The service advisor also told me that it’s also not unusual to not have a warning light come on for low oil. I put in two quarts of what was used during last oil change and what is recommended - Mobil 1 5W20 full synthetic. When I started car, actually sounded worse and now the Check Engine light is on. The car is too dangerous to drive so called Kia Roadside Assistance and had it towed to dealer. Not sure when they will get to it to be able to determine problem but I am without transportation. Purchased an extended warranty when I bought the car - you think I should have a loaner. Seems like lots of Kia Soul owners having same issue.
2024-04-29
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-25
- VIN: KNDJ33AU1M7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I was travelling on [XXX] in highland Indiana when my engine stopped powering my car and I heard knocking inside. I smelled like and saw smoke everywhere INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-04-02
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-02
- VIN: KNDJ33AU6M7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Our vehicle is burning 1 to 2 quarts of oil every 1 thousand miles. They say this is normal but it seems excessive. I'm afraid the engine is going to die while driving it. This is dangerous and needs to be looked into. I'm not the only one with this issue.
2024-03-28
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-31
- VIN: KNDJ33AU9M7
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The vehicle experiences a complete loss of power when slowing to a stop before it powers off on its own. The car powers off while going down the road. The car experiences partial loss of power while on cruise control and the car will slow to nearly stopped. The immediate loss of power puts myself and others at risk as the car is now stopping unexpected on the highway. I have left numerous voicemails for service managers at the dealership it was purchased brand-new from 2 years ago. They have not reached out to me. I had an appointment at their dealership to have the car inspected to see if this was covered with my warranty and they explained my warranty was only 60k miles and my car is now at 65k miles. The car was shutting off and having power loss a week before the first indicator light came on, which was the engine light. The code pulled for that sensor was the P0171 sensor which measures air in the fuel system and it stated "bank 1 running lean". I have now taken the car to a local shop and they are advising there was no oil in the car and there are metal shards in the valves in the engine. Werner KIA is the only shop that has ever worked on my car or changed the oil and they have not advised me of any oil leaks at all.
2024-03-03
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-01
- VIN: KNDJ23AU7M7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: At my last six month servicing the service person neglected to notice my annual inspection was due. He did, however, tell me my brake pads needed replacing. I asked how that was possible since the car had less than 10,000 miles on it. He went to check with the manager after which he came back and said my brakes were fine. I got a ticket two weeks ago for not having a current inspection. I tried to contact the dealer a half dozen times via phone and their chat feature. They did not get back to me as promised. I scheduled an inspection at a local station and the mechanic noticed when he took my tires off for rotating that my brake pads measured 5.32 seconds. There was no apparent reason for this unusual wear and tear. I tried again to reach the dealer to ask why there would be excess wear on the pads and again heard nothing back. I contacted Kia of America but they would only take a report until I got a diagnosis from a certified dealer. I reminded the rep that there would be a record from my last servicing of 11/23 but was put off with repetitions of the script they use. I am concerned that there is an issue with the rear brake installation on this car that could lead to a dangerous condition for drivers.
2024-02-28
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-01
- VIN: KNDJ33AU0M7
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: My vehicle at three months had transmission failure like many 2021 Kia souls after the repair I began to experience, mini electrical issues and steering issues which are very common for this model year. Most recently I have taken it in for electrical issues. My rear brake lights are not working the fuses burn and the wiring has burned. in addition, there is a bulletin that Kia put out to their dealers asking to repair suspension and steering problems on hundreds of thousands of vehicles but this is not a recall yet my vehicle experience the same symptoms and my vehicle was not repaired siding I was too close to the end of my warranty please see the last page the Kia bulletin regarding popping in the steering the dealer installed parts at purchase of the vehicle in 2021 and please see the brake light repairs Kia motors forced me to sign a disclaimer when the when the transmission went out siding, I would never complain about the vehicle. After submitting a case to the department of Justice in California, Kia instantly reopened my case. The wiring repairs were recorded on my invoices as #Warranty repairs, but when I call Kia motors themselves, they do not show any warranty repairs performed on my vehicle. I don’t understand why they are hiding this information. Again, please see the Kia bulletin in my attachments they did not repair my vehicle based on the bulletin.
2024-02-28
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-28
- VIN: KNDJ33AU0M7
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, he became aware that the headlamps were not functioning properly. The exterior lighting warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that a short in the electrical system resulted in exterior lights burning out and identified burned wiring. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 13,000.
2024-02-08
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-19
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KNDJ23AU7M7
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: In April 2023 I purchased a 2021 Kia Soul. I had no issues at all with my Used Kia Soul. In Nov 2023 I was in an accident. I hit a deer and that did cause damage. My insurance company fixed it. I got my car back in Dec [XX], 2023 with approximately 96,000 miles on it. A few days later on my way to work. I entered the highway the car was running fine at 70mph then all of a sudden it lost power.. No power in the middle of the busy Atlanta Highway!! I was able to coast onto the shoulder. At that point I turned the car off. Turn the car back on to see if I was able to get it into Drive. Unfortunately that didn’t work my car didn’t move at all. I had to call the tow company get it towed back down to the collision shop. Only for the collision shop to send it to a Kia dealership. My car had been at the dealership for a few weeks. Today is February 8. I got the notice from my insurance company that the Kia dealership said I had metal shavings inside of my transmission and fluid. How does that happen? Then I decided to do some research and I noticed that this transmission is a problem. Not only a problem for people that are struggling with bills and finance charges but a problem with the manufacturing of this product. I’m not sure why there isn’t a recall on this transmission, if I was unable to get off of the highway I would have been hit. What is being done about this problem? To add injury to insult my 100,000 mile warranty isn’t any good because I’m the second owner of the car. I don’t understand how this isn’t a safety recall issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-02-08
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-07
- VIN: KNDJ33AU5M7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: My engine is completely gone! I’ve been having issues with my oil since I’ve got the car and when I check my oil it’s almost always empty it’s a oil leak in the car and it’s not leaking on the ground it’s going elsewhere! A lot of mechanics have told me the same thing! I get my oil change every time it’s required.
2024-01-16
ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-15
- VIN: KNDJ23AU3M7
- Components: ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: Just driving to the Mall, when at a Red light the engine service started flashing...Next day took it to Jiffy Lube to have them check, and they said it's the Engine...
2024-01-08
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-10
- VIN: KNDJ23AU5M7
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: For years I have been experiencing the vehicle stalling, shutting off while driving, smelling oil burning and oil is disappearing which has me going to get an oil change every 1000 miles. Low oil light has never came on even when oil reservoir has been bone dry. My safety is jeopardized every time I drive this vehicle. This issue has been addressed to service center and they state according to Kia the excessive oil leak is “normal” and it’s not with any other vehicle. Also the service center does not know why oil is leaking or where oil is leaking which is a major concern. I no longer have free oil changes because I have used them all up due to multiple services for oil changes. Mind you I bought the car new in 2021.
2023-12-07
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-05
- VIN: KNDJ23AU1M7
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission and the engine had failed, and both needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V259000 (Engine). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 109,000.
2023-11-13
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-11
- VIN: KNDJ23AU1M7
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Turned my wheel to pull out of a parking spot. I heard a grinding noise as I moved forward and then lost the ability to steer my car. I was able to get my car off the street and upon inspection found my left front tie rod had snapped in half.
2023-11-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-01
- VIN: KNDJ23AU3M7
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My 2021 Kia Soul was an attempted theft. The vehicle was locked and the would-be thieves gained access by breaking the passenger rear window. The True failure is in the ignition system. As the thieves tore apart the steering column and dismantled the ignition system, and they were ready to pull away before being interrupted. This defect in the simplicity and ease of access to the ignition system without ANY safe guards to prevent theft poses a safety risk to those who may interrupt would-be thieves in the action. While also posing a risk to the general public by inciting further possible road hazards, due to the nature of those operating the vehicles.
2023-10-30
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-06
- VIN: KNDJ33AU2M7
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: First off I do not use my lane keep assist. When traveling at any speed on a long curves of 100 to 150 ft or longer or sitting in a parking lot with the steering wheel angled between 15 to 30 degrees either left or right of center for 15 to 30 seconds the system will (in a sense) fall asleep. On the long corners this causes a dangerous situation for the driver and others because with the system falls asleep it will continue tracking the same course without recentering unless forced to re-engage. In other words it will not come out of the curve without forceful input from the driver. The vehicle has been in to the dealer where the issue has been dulpicated and confirmed by two technicians and dismissed by master tech without actually test driving. This issue should be labeled warning because serious injury or death will eventually happen.
2023-10-26
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-15
- VIN: KNDJ23AUXM7
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: car is doing jerk moves and it stopped working when i was driving around 30 mph in a hospital area. Ive been told that car is burning oil since day one. The only ppl changing the oil is the kia dealer and i've been told to change the oil to get it fixed but i need to change the oil every 4k miles and car is brand new from 2021... I already been in dealer reporting that car needs engine replacement and they always say that car only need oil change. However, this month a person from that dealer told me that he changed many kia same model and asked me to call kia to get the engine replace, because the car is gonna get me kill. He doesnt want me to say his name but i will sue Kia if something happens to me.
2023-10-23
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-10
- VIN: KNDJ23AU3M7
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: My car 2021 Kia Soul S, with 28, 000 miles has a water leak issue in the passanger side. The water accumulates on the floor causing mold issues so severe that it has infected the back seat. There is too much condensantion inside the car. I cannot drive the car because i am allerguc to mold, it is hazardous to my health. Please help. I have warranty on the car and an extended warranty. Please see pictures
2023-09-16
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-15
- VIN: KNDJ63AU9M7
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: We were traveling on the freeway 70 mph surrounded by heavy traffic at night, the vehicle started surging and bucking, shaking violently. The rpm's swung wildly from 2000 to above 3500 and car started to decelerate quickly in heavy traffic. I was able to get the car into right lane but feared being rear ended due to speed falling abruptly. Even though accelerator was being depressed and engine running car would not go and loosing power fast. I was able to turn off at an exit and there was just enough enough power to make it up a slight hill and turn right onto a round-a-bout where the vehicle would no longer move, abruptly stopping the fast traffic behind and again fearing a rear end collision to us. The engine produced power but nothing going to wheels, it was as if vehicle was in neutral no matter where the shift selector was placed. The police helped to push us off the road into a parking lot.
2023-09-11
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-01
- VIN: KNDJ33AU0M7
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the contact stated that after activating the air conditioning the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. Also, the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal extended to the floor causing the braking distance to be extended. The contact stated that there was popping sound coming from the steering column while turning the steering wheel in either direction. The contact stated the headlights were dim and failed to properly illuminate the roadway and the rear brake lights also failed illuminate while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the rear brake light wiring harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.
2023-08-22
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-19
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KNDJ23AU8M7
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I had a crash that severely impacted the front end of this vehicle and the airbags did not deploy. I have minor injuries.
2023-07-26
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-24
- VIN: KNDJ23AU3M7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Vehicle shuts off after being idle (stopped at a red light, stopped in traffic). It goes completely dead & will not turn back on for 5 minutes or so. I have had the car for 11 months & it is currently at the dealership having the engine replaced for the third time. Kia has diagnosed the problem as “low compression” in the engine but does not know why so their solution is replacing the engine whenever it starts stalling again.
2023-07-08
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-04
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KNDJ23AU7M7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I was driving and car started to lose power,the service engine light came on less than a minute before the boom.l tried to speed up and then there was a big boom and it was loud, so I went to the shoulder of the road and the car stalled ,I tried to restart the car and it just engulfed into flames. The car is a total loss. That's all that was left was a metal shell.
2021 Kia Soul recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2021 Kia Soul.
2021-04-13
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.
- Consequence: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Kia will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. The recall began June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC209.
Negative 2021 Kia Soul car reviews
Positive 2021 Kia Soul car reviews
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So far I have found nothing I don't like...... It's quiet, hugs the road effortlessly, and has fabulous visibility. A great auto.
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This new Kia comes with all the bells and whistles. You couldn't ask for anything better!
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I absolutely love my KIA Soul! I have had no issues with it whatsoever. When I moved in March, my Soul was a huge help in moving boxes throughout the month. With the seats down, I was able to really fill her up. The Soul has lots of room, and even my tall husband who is 6 ft tall, has not bumped his head once getting in or out. It is comfortable for long rides or just running an errand.
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I made a confident decision to purchase a Kia Soul in March 2021 due to its great value and features, despite it being a smaller vehicle than I would have preferred. My 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander was starting to blow a head gasket and I had a long road trip planned in a week. Being aware of the chip shortage, I acted quickly when I found a great deal on a Kia Soul that had been sitting on the lot.
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I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying all the new features that have been added to this car in the last few years. It's great to know that it drives well and has a great value, averaging 33-35mpg.
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2021-2023 Kia Soul Problems - Top Engine & Transmission ...
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I was thinking about a Kia Soul, but reading these posts, it seems ...
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Mar 7, 2023 ... I love my 2018. Just avoid the few years with known engine issues and they are pretty rock solid cars.
2021 Kia Soul Problems | Kelley Blue Book
https://www.kbb.com/kia/soul/2021/common-problems/
How reliable is the 2021 Kia Soul? See the most common repairs performed and learn if your vehicle is at risk for major repairs in the next 12 months.
2021 Kia Soul Engine Exploded After 27,000 Miles : r/kia
https://www.reddit.com/r/kia/comments/12c67ph/2021_kia_soul_engine_exploded_after_27000_miles/
Apr 5, 2023 ... Seems like Kia has a major problem lately and they default to any old BS reason to try and deny warranty. If they offer the "best" warranty but ...
2021 Kia Soul Reliability - Consumer Reports
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/kia/soul/2021/reliability/
Owner Reported Trouble Spots · Transmission Major · Engine Major · Engine Electrical · Exhaust · Electrical Accessories · Noises And Leaks · In-car Electronics.
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The gas mileage of my new Soul GT line is not meeting the advertised standards. However, I am confident in my decision to purchase it over the Hyundai Kona. Despite my previous car having better gas mileage, I am enjoying the features of my new car. While the Konas I drove at work had better gas mileage, I am still satisfied with my purchase.
Lula Cormier 2024-02-03
I recently took my Kia Soul in for a bad rattle on the front left side. Unfortunately, the service department informed me that they could not do anything about it as it was a hub cap issue. Although they assured me that the hub cap was not defective, they were not willing to replace it either. This was quite frustrating as my vehicle is only 3 months old with 1654 miles on it. They did eventually agree to replace the hub cap, but warned me that the rattling may return. I find this confusing as there must be a reason why the hub cap is rattling. It could be a defective cap or a bent rim. The other three hub caps are not rattling, so it seems like an isolated issue. I have owned at least 20 brand new vehicles in my life and have never had this type of experience. However, I have only ever owned GM vehicles before, so this is my first experience with Kia. Despite this, I am hopeful that the issue will be resolved soon. I have opened a case with corporate and will seek legal advice if necessary. I would advise against buying a Kia, especially if the dealership is not willing to fix issues that arise shortly after purchase. For reference, I purchased my Kia from Towbin Kia in Henderson, Nevada.