2019 Kia Soul Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,604miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2019 Kia Soul, 4% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,604 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a burning odor and smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. Additionally, the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact pulled over and checked the engine oil level, and the dipstick indicated that the engine oil level was extremely low. The contact stated that engine oil was added to the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11753284, filed 2026-07, 59,000 miles“The contact owned a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at 50 MPH, the brakes failed to operate upon depression as heavy, black smoke began to emit from the under the hood of the vehicle. The contact's daughter managed to pull off to the shoulder of the highway as all occupants quickly exited the vehicle. The vehicle quickly became engulfed in flames as police arrived immediately on the scene. The fire department also arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported. …”
NHTSA complaint #11666014, filed 2025-06, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle continued to lose motive power. The contact stated that there was no revving coming from the engine while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled; however, the power steering and braking system were still operable. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11538753, filed 2023-08, 73,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption, which required quarts of oil to be added to the vehicle weekly. The contact stated that there was no indication of an oil leak. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who performed an oil consumption test. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had failed the oil consumption test, and the dealer requested oil change records and proof of ownership. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11623756, filed 2024-11, 90,207 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began shaking violently and made a loud knocking sound. The contact experienced a loss of automotive power, and the vehicle was unable to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the catalytic converter needed to be repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. However, the dealer stated that the engine had to seize for the replacement to be covered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11731246, filed 2026-04, 121,009 milesRelated service bulletins
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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 2019 Kia Soul
89 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Kia Soul
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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