Kia Motor Soul owners have reported 2 problems related to brake disc pads (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Soul based on all problems reported for the Soul.
I took my vehicle for state emission & inspection. Upon testing, the mechanic showed me the rotors and brake pads, they were missing pcs. I was told that I "failed testing" because of this and was not able to take possession of my vehicle or drive away from the shop, in the current condition, as it was unsafe and against the state law. I had to complete all necessary repairs at that time. I have extended warranty (bumper to bumper with kia) as I had no choice to drive it to the kia dealer for repairs. I asked the mechanic if he had seen this type of defects on other Soul vehicles and his reply was yes, all the time.
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Driving about 45 mph on straight road when vehicle suddenly pulled out in front of me. Had to brake very hard. Brakes worked but made a horrible grinding-like vibration under the vehicle. The only analogy that comes close to describing it is it sounded as if there were hard rocks/gravel on top of the brake pads. Has happened every time since when engaging brakes for an emergency-like stop.
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