NHTSA Complaint #11421958 — 2021 KIA SOUL

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11421958
Vehicle	2021 KIA SOUL
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	June 18, 2021
Date Filed	June 23, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

My vehicle has stalled several times. I was speeding up to merge on the freeway, pressed my foot hard on the gas, it went slow and a lot of smoke came from the back of the vehicle. I took my vehicle to a Kia dealership and was told that has nothing to do with the recall. I was there less than 30 minutes and feel like my issues were not taken seriously.

Related Complaints for the 2021 KIA SOUL

Other UNKNOWN OR OTHER Complaints

#11708427 — January 2, 2026 — Paint chipping and peeling in several places

#11698596 — November 10, 2025 — Auto Start Stop Issue - Vehicle will stall and not start when waiting at a red light after you let go of break. All w...

#11696108 — October 28, 2025 — Paint is peeling on the roof of my 2021 Kia Soul - for no reason. I have read that other KIA owners have this problem...

#11679538 — August 9, 2025 — When initially finding out about the recall I attempted to schedule an appointment to have it fixed. Unfortunately, I...

#11654522 — April 14, 2025 — I dropped off my 2021 Kia Soul at the dealership where I purchased it to address a nationwide recall, which states: “...

Recent Complaints for the 2021 KIA SOUL

#11719469 — ENGINE — February 20, 2026 — The contact owns a 2021 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine war...

#11718935 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING — February 18, 2026 — Description of Incident: On February 13, 2026, at approximately 3:00 PM, I was driving my 2021 Kia Soul (VIN: [XXX] )...

#11718935 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS — February 18, 2026 — Description of Incident: On February 13, 2026, at approximately 3:00 PM, I was driving my 2021 Kia Soul (VIN: [XXX] )...

#11718935 — SERVICE BRAKES — February 18, 2026 — Description of Incident: On February 13, 2026, at approximately 3:00 PM, I was driving my 2021 Kia Soul (VIN: [XXX] )...

#11718325 — ENGINE — February 16, 2026 — We are the 2nd owner of 2021 Kia Soul bought in July 2025. Took to a dealership for open recalls shortly after purcha...