Structure Problems of Kia Motor Soul

Kia Motor Soul owners have reported 128 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (101 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (18 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Kia Motor Soul


Recently reported Structure problems of Kia Motor Soul

The Body problem

The entire car is dead from the engine to the key function completely dead. The car broke down 3 time in the middle of the street which could've caused a serious crash putting my safety and others at risk. The problem has been addressed to two different dealers and kia corporate without resolution.   Read details...

The Structure problem

See attached document for complaint.   Read details...

The Paint problem

Paint peeling extensively top, hood, sides. Primer showing in those spots and rust beginning to show   Read details...

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2016 kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the contact slowed down then merged into another lane when the vehicle decelerated inadvertently and would not accelerate above 2 mph.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate problem

The contact owns a 2014 kia Soul. The contact stated that after closing the driver door, the rear hatchback window shattered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.   Read details...




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