Transmission Failure Problems of Kia Motor Soul

I purchased a brand new 2022 kia Soul gt line on 9/01/2022. At 4300 miles, the ivt transmission imploded while on the freeway. Same issues as all the others reported here - fluctuating rpms, followed by a complete loss of power while the tach is redlined. Had it towed to the kia dealership, and they determined that I needed a new transmission. The only thing they could tell me was that there were metal shavings in the transmission fluid. Also, I didn't get a new transmission in my new car - they installed a refurbished trans, which I questioned, but I was assured that all would be well. Of course, the "new" transmission failed after only 1300 miles, same issue, and my car is still in the shop two weeks later. No warning lights came on, no notification of trouble through the app, either. Now I'm getting half-answers from my dealership about my next steps. I know what that will be - an attorney. Kia has known about these ivt transmission failures for over two years and they have done nothing. I will never buy another kia again. Ever. If you're reading this, please don't buy a kia.

On March 2nd. We were driving our 2020 kia Soul s. We were driving on i95north. The rpm's kept pulsing, we took the car off of cruise and it seemed better for a few minutes. After the few minutes the pulsing returned, giving it the gas the rpm's went up but our speed was slowing. We got in the inside lane planning on getting off the next exit. The engine started racing with no change in our speed. We got off at the next exit state road 527 in south carolina. We had to practically floor it to get off the road. We pull to the side and called roadside assistance. The car at this point had 8006 miles on it. We could not move the car at all at this point. It took a few hours, but the car was towed to the closet dealer, in florence SC. The next day the dealer checked the car and said the transmission had failed. At approximately 4:30 pm, the dealer called to let us know that kia had approved substitute transportation. The following morning the dealer picked us up and drove us to get a vehicle. We unloaded most of our belongings from our car to the rental and continued our delayed journey to massachusetts. I have called the dealer twice, and left messages. After the second call, I did get a call back. I was told that the replacement transmission was on backorder and should be delivered may 11th. After reading many similar problems on this site, this is not an isolated case and is a dangerous situation. I am now seeing that the 2020 Soul has an engine recall. Obviously these vehicles have problems.

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While driving on the freeway at 70 mph, the vehicle began to �surge,� the rpm varying erratically between 2000-3000 rpm. We got off the highway and stopped at a light�when the light turned green, I pressed the accelerator and the engine accelerated but the car remained stationary. Finally, with the rpm at about 4000, we were able to slowly drive into a parking lot. No check engine light. We got a tow to the nearest dealer. The service dept analyzed the problem, and said we needed a new transmission. The new �soft� date to receive the transmission is 13 Apr, almost six weeks after the original transmission failure on 2 Mar. The car has less than 3000 miles on it.

2 transmission fails in less than 12 months. When running, it effects the ability to maneuver in daily driving routine.

The transmission has failed twice in this 2020 kia Soul, once at 4k miles and again with a new transmission at 12k miles. Twice within 18 months. Each time driving on I-10 expressway near pensacola, florida when engine starts decelerating and can not accelerate until the point where the engine starts whining and the car is basically coasting at 10-15 mph.

The transmission failed twice the first time they replaced the transmission and now they have to replace it again they are saying . The vehicle was on the highway and all of the sudden the rpms went through the roof and the vehicle just started to die .

This 2020 kia Soul has a cvt transmission. It has now failed twice with only 1400 or so miles on the car. The first failure occurred on the highway, approximately 100 miles from our home. The second occurred on streets by my house, directly by a school in a school zone. The car failed to drive multiple times, and the transmission failed. This is an unsafe vehicle and kia will not even speak with me. The dealership will not assist either. The car was in the shop for 14 days, with only a loaner for 7, and now it is dead a short time later. This vehicle is unsafe to be driven. It was purchased new.

Car is on second complete transmission failure at 10,500 miles. 1st failure at 10,000 miles. Transmission locked up in busy intersection coming off major interstate. Kia dealer informed me it needed complete new transmission. Dealer had unit for over 2 months. I had it back 5 days from dealer repair and transmission locked up on my again in middle of road pulling out from stop sign with oncoming traffic coming towards me. It seems to happen after 45 min to hr of driving when transmission gets hot. Today I am meeting with dealer to buy unit back. I feel this car is dangerous and these transmission failures are a huge safety concen that needs to be looked into and cars need to be recalled before there is serious injury or loss of life.

2020 Soul ex with about 8100 miles. Driving on interstate and suddenly tach redlined and lost acceleration/power. Limped car into dealer a couple miles away, where check engine light came on and diagnostic warning appeared on display. Dealer confirmed later that day that transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. Part is not available and no eta on replacement.

We drive a 2020 kia Soul gt-line 2. 0 with 2681 miles and build date 06/19. I was traveling at 75mph when the rpm's started surging about 300 back and forth in the standard auto mode. It went away in manual shift mode. My gas mileage was showing 21mpg. � I proceeded for about 30 more miles in manual (7th) then the rpm's redlined. I was able to pull over. I let it sit 5 minutes and made it 2 miles on the shoulder of the interstate to the next exit at about 30 to 40mph in auto mode. � that is all it would do. It was a slight climb after the ramp. The Soul struggled. I tried to shift into manual and it says it is in 5th, and it will not shift. I figured I would add this while currently waiting for the tow. This Soul was never driven hard. It was about 95% highway miles. There were no signs of failure before this. This happened quickly. �the Soul was towed to the nearest kia dealership, which is 3 hours from home, and had to rent a car to drive home. The official diagnosis is transmission failure and we're waiting for a replacement, which could take 6-8 weeks.