2024 Kia Soul Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2024 Kia Soul, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. 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 2025-10Related service bulletins
- 11017172Apr 17, 2025TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are…
- 11008193Sep 5, 2024TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRECAUTIONS FOR TRANSMISSIONS WITH ISG/EOP - This bulletin provides information related to the replacement or servicing of transmission assemblies on…
- 11004930Jul 11, 2024TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IVT OIL PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT: This bulletin provides information to replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) Oil Pressure Sensor…
- 11000787May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 2 | 6% |
| 2023 | 5 | 9% |
| 2022 | 12 | 13% |
| 2021 | 26 | 11% |
| 2020 | 91 | 23% |
| 2019 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 | 31 | 14% |
| 2017 | 19 | 7% |
| 2016 | 62 | 8% |
| 2015 | 61 | 7% |
| 2014 | 58 | 6% |
| 2013 | 14 | 2% |
| 2012 | 21 | 4% |
| 2011 | 13 | 7% |
| 2010 | 11 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2024 Kia Soul
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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