Model Year Problem Record

Kia Soul 2013 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2013 Kia Soul: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

668Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

103Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

97Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine332 complaints

332 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V120000.

Steering154 complaints

154 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes100 complaints

100 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V652000.

Electrical System71 complaints

71 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other62 complaints

62 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V822000.

Power Train14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

14V822000Reported December 29, 2014 - 95,314 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on December 29, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 95,314 vehicles across all affected models.

19V120000Reported February 22, 2019 - 378,967 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on February 22, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 378,967 vehicles across all affected models.

23V652000Reported September 25, 2023 - 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,730,192 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ23002Opened November 17, 2023 - Open

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP18003Opened August 21, 2018 - Closed May 10, 2019