Four problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 2017 Kia Motor Soul. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Kia Motor Soul based on all problems reported for the 2017 Soul.
Engine failure due to same issue the 2016 Soul has a recall for. Traveling on highway with a sudden loss of acceleration followed by power steering loss. Was able to get off highway but it took pressing hard on brakes and pulling e-brake to get the vehicle stopped. Service center says it's the same problem found in 2016 Soul but kia won't approve claims for 2017 Soul as they aren't officially part of recall.
Low oil pressure indication alerted while driving. Had my vehicle towed for an evaluation. Oil was full but engine failure was detected. No warning whatsoever. No knocking or stalling of engine. Car still runs but I will not drive the vehicle in fear of catastrophic consequences. Now out of a car and still owe $8500 on the loan. 82,000 miles on car. Out of warranty because I'm the second owner. Kia service center reps laughed at me. Infuriating situation. Was told my options were �fix it or don�t� thanks kia.
At 75k miles the engine failed on my 2017 kia Soul. Specifically, it threw a rod. The car was sold to me as a certified used car, that being the dealer said there was nothing wrong with the car. I took the car into gossett kia in memphis, where I purchased the car for an oil change. I was called later and told the engine was knocking. The service writer told me, "do not worry about this. It is a known problem with the 2016 amd 2017 kia Soul and your car is under warranty. " kia told me the car was not under warranty because I chose to drive for a ride share company and that voided the warranty. The problem is they sold me a car as certified when they knew about the engine failure issue.
While in motion on the highway I experience engine failure. I was told that my engine threw a rod and punctured a hole in my engine.