2020 KIA SOUL Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 2020 KIA SOUL
6 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 KIA SOUL. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle indicated that the oil level was low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer informed the contact that the dipstick was dry. The contact was concerned because oil had been added to the vehicle four months earlier, in October 2025. The dealer was not able to determine the cause of the failure. The oil level was topped off. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,637.
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that the check engine, low oil, and battery warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal rattling sound before the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted to a stop but was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that an engine rod had failed, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was 93,307.
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. The contact stated that there were no visible leaks. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to accelerate above 2,500 RPM. There was smoke coming from the vehicle. There was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V259000 (Engine). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that a software update was needed. The contact was provided the cost for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH on the driveway, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with thermostat failure. The contact had the thermostat replaced and a coolant repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,408.
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact heard a loud banging sound coming from the engine compartment. In addition, there was blue smoke entering the cabin of the vehicle with smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power in the middle of the road. The vehicle was coasted to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to tow the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the cause of...
I was driving to work this morning and my check engine light started flashing.I took it to O'reilly's and plugged it in and it said something wrong with my engine.I just had it serviced and everything was fine and tell all of the sudden.This happened?Time this happened.I had to have 4 new engines put in my Kia.This has to be a recall
Other 2020 KIA SOUL Problem Areas
Engine
200 complaints
Power Train
81 complaints
Unknown Or Other
44 complaints
Electrical System
24 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
14 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
12 complaints
Service Brakes
9 complaints
Structurebody
7 complaints
Exterior Lighting
6 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Child Seattether Strapwebbing
1 complaint
Electrical Systemadasblindspotsensors
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftimmobilizerproximitykeysender
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Tether Lower Anchor On Car Seat Or Vehicle
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint