Two problems related to engine rattling and whining sounds have 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.
Occasionally, the check engine light would turn on and then turn off. For only a day or two, I could hear a rattling sound upon acceleration. While driving on the highway, the noise became much louder, the engine failed and began smoking. The car became inoperable. I had the car towed to an auto shop where they showed me that a piston rod had punctured the car's engine block. I learned that the car had been recalled under NHTSA recall number 19v120. I followed recall instructions and brought the car to a local dealer. The dealer refused to repair the car. They stated that there is no proof that the engine malfunction was related to the recall.
The contact owns a 2012 kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, an abnormal knocking sound was coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that a rattling sound was coming from the vehicle while depressing the accelerator pedal, without warning. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 19v120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling) which she linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.