2022 Kia Soul Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%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 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2022 Kia Soul, 7% 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've had issues with my air conditioner not working properly and now making a loud humming sound. Also my car is very sluggish and my motor is very loud when the car is running. Sometimes it doesn't want to shift exactly when it should it takes longer and I have to take my foot off the gas to let it shift. My car keeps running out of oil every time before the designated oil change time and mileage. …”
NHTSA complaint #11654362, filed 2025-04“Unknown, my car has been burning through oil every 1000 miles and is starting to seize as I’m driving which is super dangerous! I have kept up with my car on oil changes and everything else that is recommended.”
NHTSA complaint #11656237, filed 2025-04“My car keeps losing a major amount of oil and has been doing that before the correct date or miles is due for a new oil change and then my car makes a funny noise. It has issues when I accelerate, it langs, it takes longer to get up to speed and the shifting sometimes is loud and behind, my rpm goes really high and I'm going no where at times. My air conditioner also makes a really bad humming sound on when turned up. Not exactly sure on date when started honestly. It's been some months now.”
NHTSA complaint #11664063, filed 2025-05“Weeks before the vehicle completely shut down, my car began stalling and shutting off in traffic without warning while driving. I was usually able to turn the vehicle off and restart it, and it would come back on temporarily. At red lights and stop signs, the vehicle would power down, stall, jerk forward, and then begin moving again when I pressed the accelerator. On 05/01/2026, while stopped at a red light on my way to get gas, I noticed the vehicle vibrating unusually. I made it to the gas station, filled up, and drove away. …”
NHTSA complaint #11736581, filed 2026-05“I have a Kia Soul 2022 and I have been having a lot of different problems with my vehicle that are a serious safety hazard for my family and myself. I was trying to pass 18 wheeler truck one night and I saw white and black smoke coming out from the back of my Kia Soul. I was trying to pass a 18 wheeler on the Interstate and my car shut its self all the way off. I freaked out and lucky there was no one on the right side when this happened I veered off to the right of the interstate and checked everything but I could smell something was burning. …”
NHTSA complaint #11706306, filed 2025-12Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 7 | 7% |
| 2021 | 11 | 5% |
| 2020 | 16 | 4% |
| 2019 | 15 | 11% |
| 2018 | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 | 19 | 7% |
| 2016 | 84 | 10% |
| 2015 | 79 | 9% |
| 2014 | 57 | 6% |
| 2013 | 30 | 4% |
| 2012 | 23 | 4% |
| 2011 | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2022 Kia Soul
54 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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