2017 Kia Soul Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 272 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2017 Kia Soul, 3% of the 272 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,500 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.
“When driving my car 1 hour or more and turn off the car and turn on again my car and immediately turn on the AC my car engine shakes and turn off the motor. I left my car in the dealer when I buy the car in 4 times but nobody found the problem. So I feel fear for will have an accident. Please I need help. I have this problem since 2018.”
NHTSA complaint #11326484, filed 2020-05“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, the mechanic detected a knocking sound coming from the engine, and the vehicle was diagnosed with engine rod bearing and camshaft failures. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11689724, filed 2025-09, 103,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V031000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated the vehicle was consuming one quart of oil every 2-3 days. The oil warning light was illuminated with an abnormal clacking sound coming from the engine. The dealer was contacted and claimed that the vehicle was repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11675313, filed 2025-07, 97,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the camshaft position sensor, resulting in damages to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 92,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11611019, filed 2024-08, 92,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, the vehicle lost power and the engine became inoperable. The check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 89,200.”
NHTSA complaint #11556031, filed 2023-11, 89,200 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10230624Jan 23, 2023Sc251_stkr: voluntary emissions service campaign completion sticker
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 20 | 21% |
| 2021 | 47 | 20% |
| 2020 | 11 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 | 9 | 4% |
| 2017 | 9 | 3% |
| 2016 | 106 | 13% |
| 2015 | 58 | 6% |
| 2014 | 55 | 6% |
| 2013 | 45 | 7% |
| 2012 | 32 | 6% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2017 Kia Soul
191 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Kia Soul
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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