2012 Kia Soul Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 516 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Kia Soul, 2% of the 516 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,650 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“About 2 weeks ago my car died at a stoplight for the first time. All along there is no indicator lights. Then died while driving 3 days later at 35 MPH. I went to an auto zone to get a check on its computer but they wouldn't do anything due to the corona virus. Drove it a few days , it died again at the stoplight. It began to do this every few days .no indication when it would shut off and no indicator lights. …”
NHTSA complaint #11327448, filed 2020-06, 150,214 miles“The computer system for the radio had a service advisory instead of a recall, so I wasn't notified by mail. But the problem is that in addition to the radio, it affects the backup camera and eventually the dashboard, making both of them inoperable. The repairmen at ford Kia in richmond, ca tried to play this off like it's not a serious problem. But if the dashboard controls are useless when driving down the highway, and you need to try and pull over to restart the car, that is a problem waiting to happen. Updated 10/05/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10579302, filed 2014-04, 14,700 miles“So I purchased a 2012 Kia Soul A few months ago and since I got it the car has been having issues with accelerating the car delays to respond and I have had many closed calls specifically when entering a freeway the car losses power and I have to really press on the pedal for the vehicle to respond then the check engine light started to come on showing Code P0420 Catalyst operating below minimum threshold. …”
NHTSA complaint #11582500, filed 2024-04“Was stalling, would loose power, now will not start. Found a recall ( engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic converter # 19v120000.) same problems. Towed to local kia, they say not under recall list. This recall is only for engine size 1.6. My engine is a 2.0. But they said catalytic converter needs replaced. Although car is aged only has about 55,000 miles. Catalytic converter should not be an issue. I believe the 2.0 engine needs to be added to the recall list.”
NHTSA complaint #11639106, filed 2025-01“I bought the car 2 yrs ago come April and it's had nothing but issues. I've had one recall did which was the knock sensor however now the check engine is on and it's smelling like rubber my brakes are wearing like an eraser and my engine just feels sluggish. The code is p0420 which from what I understand is a catlic converter and I read online there is a recall for that with kia . I've spent a lot more than what I paid for the car not even 2 yrs ago and every place i take it has a new opinion and none of those have any connections with the code so I need help”
NHTSA complaint #11702167, filed 2025-12Related service bulletins
- 10089987Apr 24, 2015Pitstop: smart pedal feature - the smart pedal is an integral part of the engine management system (ems) functionality which monitors and prevents the simultaneous activation…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 6 | 6% |
| 2020 | 14 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 4% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 33 | 4% |
| 2015 | 30 | 3% |
| 2014 | 31 | 3% |
| 2013 | 17 | 3% |
| 2012 | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 9 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2012 Kia Soul
210 complaintsSteering
167 complaintsBrakes
46 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsEngine cooling
32 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Kia Soul
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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