Model Year Problem Record

Kia Soul 2011 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2011 Kia Soul: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

194Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

102Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

50Complaints 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.

Brakes45

Engine28

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems11

Suspension9

Fuel and Propulsion System9

Vehicle Speed Control8

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.

Brakes45 complaints

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

Electrical System32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting13 complaints

13 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V114000.

Vehicle Structure12 complaints

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

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 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.

13V114000Reported April 1, 2013 - 980,377 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 980,377 vehicles across all affected models.

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.

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