One problem related to engine grinding noise 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.
I first noticed a grinding noise while backing out from a parking space. I thought perhaps a recent brake job needed some tweaking or maybe had a defective part installed. I dropped it at the dealership to get checked out on Tuesday morning. When they finally looked at it on Thursday they told me I needed a new engine due to "crank bearing failure" and "ring failure. " my engine only had 63000 miles on it and all they could do was shrug and offer a used engine at the same cost as the current vehicle value.