2021 Kia Soul Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 11%of 239 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2021 Kia Soul, 11% of the 239 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 miles. 2 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.
“Two major issues. I have heard a very loud ticking sound coming from the engine which started about three days ago. Before then the car ran silent. Car is it approximately 8000 miles on the odometer. The clicking started getting louder and then the car stalled twice right in the middle of driving! One was on a street going about 45 miles an hour! The otherwas on a side street going approximately 25 miles an hour. The ec oh mode was on in the car. Also' when you turn on the heater fan on high it started making a high-pitched squealing sound. …”
NHTSA complaint #11399233, filed 2021-03, 8,000 miles“My vehicle has stalled several times. I was speeding up to merge on the freeway, pressed my foot hard on the gas, it went slow and a lot of smoke came from the back of the vehicle. I took my vehicle to a Kia dealership and was told that has nothing to do with the recall. I was there less than 30 minutes and feel like my issues were not taken seriously.”
NHTSA complaint #11421958, filed 2021-06“When initially finding out about the recall I attempted to schedule an appointment to have it fixed. Unfortunately, I was told by someone at Kia of North Austin that the recall was no longer open and was unaware until now that there is in fact an open recall for my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11679538, filed 2025-08“The engine is consuming increasingly high amounts of oil with no leaks, far surpassing the one quart per 1000 miles. Oil pressure lamp has illuminated on 1-2 occasions, only briefly, and shortly before I took it to the dealership. Unusual noises coming from the engine while accelerating and also after I stop. I had my oil changed 1 week ago, unusual noises have not improved. …”
NHTSA complaint #11490326, filed 2022-10“Took my vehicle in a year ago for the oil piston recall to the Kia dealer in North Huntington, Pa. I was told they corrected the recall during other servicing. My vehicle just broke down and is unable to be driven due to this unresolved issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11751625, filed 2026-07Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 25% |
| 2024 | 9 | 30% |
| 2023 | 13 | 24% |
| 2022 | 15 | 16% |
| 2021 | 27 | 11% |
| 2020 | 54 | 14% |
| 2019 | 19 | 14% |
| 2018 | 30 | 14% |
| 2017 | 32 | 12% |
| 2016 | 127 | 16% |
| 2015 | 108 | 12% |
| 2014 | 86 | 10% |
| 2013 | 63 | 9% |
| 2012 | 40 | 8% |
| 2011 | 22 | 11% |
| 2010 | 13 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2021 Kia Soul
139 complaintsEngine cooling
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology