One problem related to engine belts and pulleys has been reported for the 2012 Kia Motor Soul. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Kia Motor Soul based on all problems reported for the 2012 Soul.
First 2 times car didn't start on initial try, car started, tach dial wasn't functioning and car didn't want to go more than 25 mph. Car taken to kia where they said car was fine but needed fuel inhectors cleaned and a serpentine belt. 2 weeks later car stalls at stop light, tach dial not functioning and car doesn't want to accelerate past 25 mph. Called kia they were closing and would call back, never did. 1 week later at stop light again and car stalls, restart, tach dial not functioning, car doesn't want to accelerate again. Taken to kia where scanner was put on and stated all was fine, even though the tach still was not functioning. Shut car off and restarted and all was fine. . . . .