2022 Kia Soul Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2022 Kia Soul, 4% of the 95 complaints for this model year.
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.
“I received a letter stating that there is a major increase in contacts focus on certain Kia and Hyundai cars, including my car that is registered in New York State. It also is televising me that I can receive advice of tools, available free of charge to help my car from getting stolen.”
NHTSA complaint #11548900, filed 2023-10“Rodents chewed through the main wire harness on my vehicle on 2 separate occasions, both times in the same exact location. This recurring damage poses a serious safety risk and may be linked to soy-based wire coatings that attract rodents. The first incident required a $4,979.27 repair, covered by insurance; I paid a $500 deductible. The vehicle was diagnosed by Boonton Auto Body Shop. I recently discovered a second instance of rodent damage in the exact same location, which has not yet been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11661217, filed 2025-05“Since purchasing the vehicle, it just turns off while driving. It has NEVER stopped doing this. The dealership has consistently stated they are unable to repair as the diagnostic device does not register any code. Impossible as the car should have retained a code for this and so many other warning lights going off. Even so, Kia has the responsibility of fixing it all this time. I have shown screen shots where both lower level rows of warning lights and the one in the upper right corner are all on or a variation. There are people in my car witnessing these events. …”
NHTSA complaint #11695800, filed 2025-10“When applying brakes over bumps the car sounds as if the brakes are locking up. When putting are in reverse and it uses the Automatic Emergency Braking aggressively too early. I have already paid to replace the window motors due to all windows not working when using the button on drivers side buttons, since replacing those motors the vehicle STILL continues to have electrical malfunctions when rolling windows down they won't roll up.”
NHTSA complaint #11544794, filed 2023-09Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 17% |
| 2024 | 3 | 10% |
| 2023 | 5 | 9% |
| 2022 | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2022 Kia Soul
54 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 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.
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