Kia Soul
Kia · Cars · 2023
Kia Soul
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11 complaints
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specs.g_fuel_economy
specs.city_mpg28
specs.highway_mpg33
specs.combined_mpg30
specs.annual_fuel_cost$2000
specs.ghg_score6 / 10
specs.g_engine_drivetrain
specs.engine_size2 L
specs.cylinders4
specs.fuel_typeRegular Gasoline
specs.transmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
specs.drivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
CO₂301 g/mi
specs.g_classification
specs.vehicle_classSmall Station Wagons

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KIA SOUL 2023 ENGINE
low
On may 20 2026 car died out multiple times when driving but would start back up. Today may 21 2026 car was lacking power and engine making noise while driving. Then the check engine light came on also the oil light flashed then turned off. Checked the code it said p00114. Then checked oil it was about 1 1/2 quart low after we did complete oil change a month ago. I then found this engine has the same exact problems we are experiencing and have a recall to replace engine, but when we enter our vin it doesn't show for our vehicle.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
KIA SOUL 2023 STEERING
high
Before the accident which my car was totaled, I would take it in with issues. Electrical lights coming on the car would stop .my transmission locking up . I would tell them that there was something wrong with the car . I had videos to show pannel lights coming on at 70 on freeway and car locking up and would just stop . That's what happened to son driving. My car was totaled. Why should I loose and now I don't have a vehicle .
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
KIA SOUL 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
medium
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable. The instrument panel went blank while operating the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
KIA SOUL 2023 SERVICE BRAKES
high
3/6/26 5:50 am unintended acceleration w such force pulling car toward right side n unable to stop, jumped over side walk, then stopped, it happened very fast, very scary accident, I was in shock and shaking so bad. Wknd disrupted, couldn't sleep n reliving bad experience over n over. Bringing it to the dealer 3/9/26. no damage to anybody or third party, unknown under car damage. Didn't file a report to the Police or DMV. no warning of any kind at all. Afraid to drive the car n how to proceed
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
KIA SOUL 2023 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
low
See attached document for complaint.
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
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status.uncertainstatus.certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
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