2011 Kia Soul Problems and Repair Histories

Kia Soul in Kansas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2012	15000		First odometer entry
May	2012	15000	0	The steering columm cover broke. Dealer ordered new parts and replaced for free under warranty.
Jun	2012	15000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Soul in Nevada, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	7000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	18000	0	Brake sensor went bad, causing traction control light to illuminate. Dealer replaced sensor under warranty.
Mar	2013	30000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Soul in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	8000	0	Tpms warning came on. Dealer immediately properly inflated all tires & re-set system. Problem did not re-occur.
Mar	2013	23000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Soul in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	9000	30	back rear window leaking at top when it rains or when i wash car.
Dec	2012	29000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Soul in Iowa, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	3000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	11000	0	Brake switch sensor was faulty. Was not sensing that brake was depressed and would not turn engine over when push-button start was activated.
Dec	2012	14000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	11160	0	Battery cables replaced under warranty
Mar	2013	14880		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2012	28520		First odometer entry
Apr	2013	47740	0	I have a rattle that is probably a sway bar bushing gone bad, have not taken it to dealer yet due to logistics, I have every expectation it will be under warranty

 

Kia Soul in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	8000		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	16300	0	tire pressure light keeps coming on every 1-2 weeks. Same tire front driver side tire. ? if tire has a slow leak
Mar	2013	20000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Soul in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	14000	0	car shifts into lower gear when cruise comtrol is engaged. problem is supratic and no reason found and no repair was done.
Mar	2013	22000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Soul in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	13000	0	There was no heat coming out of foot level vents or defrost. Wiring harness to blend door not connected.
Mar	2012	19000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Soul in Utah, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	1000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	10700	0	Horn was intermittent. When cold the horn was not functional then as the car heated up the horn became more reliable but wasn't 100%.
Mar	2013	24000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Soul in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	0		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	3000	0	Odd wrinkles on steering wheel center/horn button. Part ordered.
Nov	2011	9000	0	replaced center steering wheel (air bag cover) wrinkles still there - told it is the way the air bag is folded behind trim.
Mar	2013	26000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Soul in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	0		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	6000	0	Wife thought bluetooth was broken. Ended up being operator error.
Aug	2011	7000	0	car would not start. Has push button start. Could not depress brake pedal to engage brake switch. Happened 3 times. Eventually pedal would soften up and car would start. This time, we got it towed. Driver tried to jump it without luck.
Oct	2011	9000	0	ABS light on intermittently. Needed part ordered. ABS light on intermittently
Sep	2012	18000	0	One tire had a bubble in the sidewall. Replaced all 4.
Mar	2013	25000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Soul in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	10000	0	Drivers window switch would not function at all. Other windows were fine. Dealer replaced window switches.
Mar	2013	49000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Soul in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	7000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	7000	0	Switch replaced for windows. Driver's window wouldn't go down. Recall.

 

Kia Soul in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	9000	0	loose power steering line connection, small leak...
Mar	2013	17000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	11000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	12000	0	Rear seat fold down release not latching when returned to upright position
Mar	2012	18000	0	Rear seat would NOT latch when returned to upright position. Service advisor claimed it just needed lube. Claimed factory lube does not last and mechanic used some better stuff that should last longer.
Jul	2012	24000	0	Car would not start, also had TCS warning lamp on, had to be towed to dealer. Replaced safety interlock.
Mar	2013	38000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Soul in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	1000	0	Transmission lurching with very hard shifts from second to third..
Apr	2012	32000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Soul in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	8000	0	My horn was only working sporadically. They replaced it with a new horn.
Aug	2012	18000	26	Traction control light kept going on and staying on. Dealership replaced sensor. Had dealership also check brakes, since they seemed a bit soft. Never clarified if one was related to the other, but brakes were still at 80%
Mar	2013	24000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010		0	Thermostate Replaced Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor broken, and needed replaced. It was completly rusted.
Jan	2011	31000	0	car would not start, dealer stated they could not replicate so could not do anything about it.
Jul	2011	38000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Soul in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	6000	0	Dark circle under clear coat. Repaired under warranty.
Mar	2013	27000		Most recent odometer entry.