This happened July 8th, 2022. I was 2 hours away from home. I was driving on the highway and the vehicle shut-off. Before the car shut off, I heard a knocking sound. I got the car started, it went a few miles, and shut off again. It did this several times. It never over -heated. The oil light and check engine light came on once after the failure, and abruptly went off. The car did not start again. My son had to push the vehicle off the highway. I did an oil check and it was extremely low. I had my car towed to the local Kia dealership. The mechanic there said my Kia Soul had a rod hanging. He also said I needed a new engine that would cost $6701.01. I was told that someone else had just brought a Kia in with the same problem. There were no warning lamps or messages prior to the failure to alert me of any engine problems like low oil or overheating.

- Smackover, AR, USA

Car began to experience knocking sounds from engine. Was told by independent mechanic it was the lifters and the vehicle was burning oil. On the way to the dealership, while driving uphill on a road with no shoulders, the vehicle started smoking and lost all power. There was a line of cars behind me and coming in the lane of opposite traffic. The vehicle would not regain any type of power to the engine to make it up any hills to a safe space. If it wasn't for a random driveway my vehicle would've likely rolled back downhill and caused a many car collision which could have seriously injured myself, my young child, and drivers in other vehicles. There is a TSB reported with this issue, but unfortunately most consumers are not notified of active TSBs. The dealership was able to replicate the problem after having it towed there. We were told it would be in excess of $5000 to repair as the engine sustained some damage. I have read of others experiencing similar situations, which could kill a passenger or driver if they lost power in a freeway or a road with no shoulder.

- Kingsland, TX, USA

Tiene problemas de bolsas de aire y se enciende el bombillo constantemente

- Miami, FL, USA

Bought a 2019 Kia Soul+ and after hitting a few hundred miles outside the 60,000 warranty the engine dies to the point Kia has to replace the whole engine.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated and an abnormal odor appeared. The vehicle was taken to Kia service center 1137 U S 46, ste a, clifton, NJ 07013 (973) 779-7000 where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed an oil consumption test. The vehicle oil was replaced however the failure recurred. The vehicle was seen 3 additional times at the dealer. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was burning 1 quart of oil every month. The manufacturer was not noticed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

- North, NJ, USA

Vehicle driving at highway speeds experienced a sudden and complete loss of power followed by flashing check engine light. Driver was able to coast and the exit highway via off ramp. Driver contacted roadside assistance and vehicle was towed to parkside Kia in knoxville, tn. Initial diagnostic indicated failed ignition coil on cylinder #1 at approximately 22,300 miles.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

Delay throttle response. When driving and you need to accelerate the vehicle takes several minutes to respond and you have to put the petal to the floor. No reaction to accelerate the car but rpms in red. Also when stopped at a stop light, stop sign etc and go to go the car delays again and you have the gas petal to the floor and again rpms in red and yet car not moving causing highly severe safety issues when driving and puts consumer at risk. We bought this car brand new started in June of 2020 with this issue and had 22, 000 miles on it. Still happening in all 3 drive modes eco, normal and sport. Dealership told us just don't drive in eco well now all modes do it.

- Burlingame, KS, USA

While in park or when driving and the brakes are pushed down for red lights and such the car will shake and 'skip' uncontrollably.

- Lagrange, GA, USA

Drain plug missing which caused a leek in vehicle, which caused engine to break while drivivng car stopped working, was towed then found the drain plug was missing please help I have been reading and found other cases like mine on the Kia Soul. My car was stationary on thre highway. I had to get it towed to a gas station where I slept in the car over night then call a tow company to take me to the closest Kia dealership. There they told me their findings.I had an oil change on 05/20/19, at a Kia dealership in md. Where I believe that my car was not handeled professionally hence the cause of my problem

- Parkville, MD, USA

When idling at a traffic light or stopped in traffic, with foot on brake in normal position, car occasionally jumps and inches very slightly forward. To prevent this from happening driver must be pressing very very firmly on brake to the point where driver feels tension in her leg. This has happened approximately a dozen times since car purchased in February.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA