2019 Kia Soul Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2019 Kia Soul, 2% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,500 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.
“Wall triana hwy madison was being paved on wednesday 2/27/19. They had sprayed some type of liquid tar on the road for prepping. My car is covered with the black substance and I am unable to get it off. It has covered my rear window and back of car. It is also on my side door panels and under my vehicle,tires and rims. This is a brand new car.”
NHTSA complaint #11184858, filed 2019-03, 4,500 miles“While driving on the freeway, last month mid to late Feb, My steering wheel started spinning in one direction,. The control arm on the right side of the vehicle came off of the car's right front wheel and I skidded to the side of the road at approximately 65 to 70 miles per hour. Fortunately, there was not an accident. The control arms were replaced and there were no further incidents. Regardless, given the multiple engine recalls and problems with the Kia Soul 2019 2.0 plus, I have no confidence in it's integrity to the safety standards set. …”
NHTSA complaint #11575206, filed 2024-03Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 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 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Kia Soul
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology