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2014 Kia Soul Brakes Problems

Complaints
35about this part
Share
4%of 903 total for the year
Median mileage
41,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Kia Soul, 4% of the 903 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Animal ran in front of vehicle, we were forced to slam on the brakes, car did not stop. Head on collision into the tree(s). The car stopped dead center in the large tree I hit, causing my body (passenger) to go between the lap belt and shoulder belt. My body smacked the dash and head slammed into the windshield. Airbags did not deploy. Vehicle is a total loss. Updated 07/01/14 ..updated 08/12/14”

NHTSA complaint #10604464, filed 2014-06, 4,000 miles

“Since first oil change done with delray florida Kia I complauof kicking sounds in engine loss of power oil burning smells occasionally. I was told each time they put on computer n nothing wrong. I bought new at 11/2014 now oil lights engine lights flashing on irrationally car consuming oil no leaks just eating iol now 2-3 qts in 2 months knocking getting louder but quiets some after oil change but loss of power and knocking persists. Oil is scary how much it's consumes I have been complains of this issue for first oil change. …”

NHTSA complaint #11383842, filed 2020-12, 3 miles

“I was driving. I came to a red light. The light turned green. The car in front of me went. I pushed on gas. The person n front of me hit brakes. I hit my brakes, felt a huge jolt. Car accelerated and was not braking. I slammed into the back of vehicle. I was wearing a seltbelt, but my knees slammed into dashboard. Air bags did not go off which everyone was surprised by this. I ended at hospital with a concussion, injuries to my knees, right ankle..etc my 2014 Kia SOUL has been determined to be totalled. I have contacted you previously stating my vehicle had issues that were a safety hazard. …”

NHTSA complaint #11366959, filed 2020-10, 122,000 miles

“Shortly after buying my new 2014 Kia SOUL in march 2014, I noticed that acceleration delayed usually from a stop light, stop sign or stop/go traffic and would need to pump gas for car to move then it will take off quick and almost become out of control, also feels as though lose power steering and proper braking. Dealer service could not find any error codes on scan so no fix. After 2nd attempt to look at problem I was told by service manager that if I was driving in eco mode that could be the issue. If Kia knows this why even offer that mode? …”

NHTSA complaint #10652571, filed 2014-11, 3,850 miles

“I parked my car at the top of my friend's very steep driveway. I never park down it because with the electronic accelerator, I almost got stuck once not being able to give the vehicle a sufficient amount of gas to accelerate up the steep grade. I normally park off the road at the top, but decided to park facing out from the driveway. Even at the top, there is a grade, but it is not ridiculous. I parked in 1st gear (manual) and put the e-brake on. My friend and I were in her walk-out basement for about 10 minutes when we heard what sounded like a door slamming shut. …”

NHTSA complaint #10678445, filed 2015-01, 15,737 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025217%
202426%
2023815%
202233%
2021104%
2020113%
201986%
201873%
2017145%
2016202%
2015324%
2014354%
20139915%
2012469%
20114523%
20101612%

Other parts of the 2014 Kia Soul

Engine
554 complaints
Exterior lighting
130 complaints
Electrical system
98 complaints
Other or unknown
86 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
58 complaints
Fuel system
57 complaints
Engine cooling
55 complaints
Steering
55 complaints
Vehicle speed control
31 complaints
Air bags
26 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Wheels
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 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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