Three problems related to warnings have been reported for the 2021 Kia Motor Soul. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2021 Kia Motor Soul based on all problems reported for the 2021 Soul.
Description of incident: on February 13, 2026, at approximately 3:00 pm, I was driving my 2021 kia Soul (VIN: [xxx] ) on calvine road in elk grove, CA. A vehicle suddenly merged into my path. I immediately attempted to apply the brakes, but the pedal failed to depress or engage normally. Despite the imminent collision, the forward collision-avoidance assist (fca) failed to provide any alert, and the automatic emergency braking (aeb) system did not activate. To avoid a high-speed rear-end collision, I was forced to perform an emergency steering maneuver toward the curb and into roadside bushes to stop the vehicle. This maneuver resulted in severe mechanical failure, including a broken driver-side axle, damaged rims, and broken brake pads. The dealership (elk grove kia) has provided an estimate of $9,461. 67 for these repairs but has failed to explain why the primary safety systems and service brakes failed to function as designed during this emergency. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Description of incident: on February 9, 2026, at approximately 3:00 pm, I was driving my 2021 kia Soul on calvine road and winterberry in elk grove, CA. A vehicle suddenly merged into my path. I immediately attempted to apply the brakes, but the pedal failed to depress or engage normally. Despite the imminent collision, the forward collision-avoidance assist (fca) failed to provide any alert, and the automatic emergency braking (aeb) system did not activate. To avoid a high-speed, rear-end collision, I was forced to perform an emergency steering maneuver toward the curb and into roadside bushes to stop the vehicle. This maneuver resulted in severe mechanical failure, including a broken driver-side axle, damaged rims, and broken brake pads. The dealership (elk grove kia) has provided an estimate of $9,461. 67 for these repairs but has failed to explain why the primary safety systems and service brakes failed to function as designed during this emergency.
While crossing an intersection a Jeep gladiator ran a red light causing my vehicle to hit it broad side. Front and side airbags did not deploy. The frontend was damaged is buckled, hood about 6", fenders crushed and the grill was destroyed. Driver's door wouldn't open. The seatbelt didn't restrain my wife enogh to keep her from hitting the steering wheel. This caused bruises on her leg , abdomen and chest areas.