2024 Kia Soul Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 17%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2024 Kia Soul, 17% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 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.
“purchased 6-22-24 fire happened 8-14-24 at approximately 11pm, with approximately 2691 miles, fire started in engine compartment, car burned to ground, nothing left, approximately 2691 miles on vehicle. i was lucky to get out alive, i had to kick the doors open.”
NHTSA complaint #11653589, filed 2025-04“It started appearing to be electrical and ended in some type of engine/system emergency! I rented this vehicle through Avis and the first few days everything appeared ok, regarding the functionality vehicle. Mid-day on 10-4-25, I attempted to put groceries in the trunk, wouldn’t open. After 4 minutes, I gave up, assuming I’m doing something wrong.That evening, the gas mileage hadn’t moved remained at (90), the battery light, oil pan, mph:stuck on 23, and the rev stuck on 1.2, and the Odometer hasn’t changed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11691536, filed 2025-10“The contact owns a 2024 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving on an access road at 20 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over onto the side of the road to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted, and the contact started to drive however, the failure recurred. The contact inspected the vehicle but found no cause for the failure. The vehicle was restarted; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 20 MPH. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11635672, filed 2025-01, 7,000 miles“The engine goes from rest to automatic shut down when you accelerate if the Auto rest for the engine at pause is enabled. Completely shutting downs the car when it’s supposed to be accelerating”
NHTSA complaint #11768299, filed 2026-10Related service bulletins
- 11017109Apr 3, 2025TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of…
- 11014912Feb 28, 2025TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 5 | 17% |
| 2023 | 14 | 26% |
| 2022 | 54 | 57% |
| 2021 | 139 | 58% |
| 2020 | 245 | 63% |
| 2019 | 89 | 64% |
| 2018 | 142 | 65% |
| 2017 | 191 | 70% |
| 2016 | 562 | 69% |
| 2015 | 631 | 70% |
| 2014 | 554 | 61% |
| 2013 | 286 | 43% |
| 2012 | 210 | 41% |
| 2011 | 24 | 12% |
| 2010 | 9 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2024 Kia Soul
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 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