2013 KIA SOUL Complaints

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  • 2013 KIA SOUL
    - Downingtown, PA

    The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

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  • 2013 KIA SOUL
    - Altadena, CA

    I looked it up. It's called the STEERING COUPLER. The manufacturer is aware of the problem but I was never notified about it before the warranty ran out August 2023. Now it affects the steering. Here is a service notice that I found online if that helps: TSB ID: 10159268. Thank you

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 KIA SOUL
    - Brownsburg, IN

    The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced a failure. The contact had noticed that the check engine light was illuminated while driving at approximately 60 MPH. The contact stated as he was waiting to enter his place of employment through a security gate to his parking lot, the contact stated he smelled a burning odor and then noticed that smoke was being emitted from under the hood. The contact entered the parking lot, drove the vehicle to a maintenance shed inside the parking lot, and opened the hood he observed that flames had engulfed the engine compartment. The contact stated that he tried to extinguish the flames using a handheld fire extinguisher but the flames were not extinguished. The contact stated that the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire using water. The contact stated that the fire was contained in the engine compartment only. The contact stated that he had his vehicle towed to his residence and had not been taken to a dealer or repair shop. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not yet available.

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  • 2013 KIA SOUL
    - Turnersville, NJ

    The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and accelerating to merge into traffic, the check engine warning light and several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 159,198. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 KIA SOUL
    - Austin , MN

    The recall for my vehicle happened weeks ago and there is still no solution. This is a fire hazard and the only vehicle I own. I need this fixed asap

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 KIA SOUL
    - Kennesaw, GA

    The dealer originally said it was the steering coupler that was bad and needed replaced for $2000. Then they call back two weeks later to say the steering assist motor was bad and it needs to be replaced for an additional $2400. Still waiting for the parts and repairs. I see many other complaints on the steering, should this be a recall?

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 KIA SOUL
    - Mansfield, OH

    The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after accelerating to 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to exceed 40 MPH. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2013 KIA SOUL
    - Fort Lauderdale, FL

    The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2013 KIA SOUL
    - Warwick, RI

    Excessive oil consumption, burning a quart of oil a week. Mechanic looked my car there aren't any oil leaks, said car is burning oil.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 KIA SOUL
    - Mabelvale, AR

    The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE