Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Kia Soul has 3 recalls, 648 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
648
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
19V120000
ENGINE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust ga...
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...
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: 2013 Kia Soul SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | ENGINE | On Feb. 11, 2026, while driving, the vehicle displayed a flashing check engine light and entered lim... |
| Jan 29, 2026 | STEERING | There is a distinct click when the steering wheel is center (car going straight). there is a click ... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | STEERING | I have noticed an audible “clunk” in the steering mechanism for a few weeks. I had the rack-and-pin... |
| Dec 27, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine knocking |
| Dec 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Put gas in it and out the blue would go pass 30 rpm we never had any issues with it I work on cars f... |
| Dec 4, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On [XXX] apex [XXX] Central I was driving west on [XXX], approaching the bridge that crosses from [X... |
| Nov 27, 2025 | STEERING | Steering wheel vibration violently . Is on Kia safety recall. Has 15 year warranty Started slowly a... |
| Nov 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Recall since I got the car but never been able to afford to bring it go he fixed. Single mother of 2... |
| Nov 21, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owned a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at night, th... |
| Oct 30, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | While driving my 2013 Kia Soul, it has turned off while I was sitting still several times this month... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving home from work and got about 5 miles and I see smoke and pulled over. I had it towed ... |
| Oct 23, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | On 10/23/25, my car caught fire due to the ABS module. |
| Oct 9, 2025 | STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | Brake petal sensor broke keeping the tail light on. Has trouble accelerating and throws the traction... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | STEERING | There is a loud clicking in the steering wheel and the car is all over the place while driving. I wa... |
| Sep 13, 2025 | WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | The rims and the rotor have rusted together causing you to use excessive force to remove the lug nut... |
| Sep 6, 2025 | STEERING | The steering wheel has a knocking in it. KIA has issued TSB CHA074 for the problem, the deterioratio... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stall... |
| Aug 22, 2025 | ENGINE | I bought a Kia Soul at 130k miles and by 140k or so it was dead. the engine started knocking and wil... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | On [XXX] Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw performed Recall SC284 on my 2013 Kia Soul (VIN: [XXX] ), replaci... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Was driving on the highway when my car started to smoke pulled over and it was a fire under my hood ... |