Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Kia Soul has 3 recalls, 193 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
193
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
14V822000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a...
13V114000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 ...
23V652000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Op...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Kia Soul SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while her husband was at a stop sign, the ... |
| Nov 27, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FIRERELATED | The contact owned a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked overnight on his d... |
| Oct 7, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving my car just started accelerating in traffic and I couldn’t get it to stop even while h... |
| Sep 10, 2024 | ENGINE | Engine is going excessive through oil . |
| Jul 5, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| Jun 20, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| Jun 9, 2024 | ENGINE | Failure to fix the engine repair causing fires |
| May 14, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| May 7, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| May 6, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| May 5, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the MIL warning light was illuminated. The... |
| May 2, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| May 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact observed that there was a leak of oil due to spotting ... |
| Apr 19, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and making a right turn, t... |
| Apr 19, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact's daughter owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact's daughter stated that the battery was drai... |
| Apr 16, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| Apr 4, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| Mar 28, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| Mar 13, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |