Model Year Problem Record

Kia Soul 2014 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2014 Kia Soul: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

903Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

102Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

162Complaints 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.

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.

Engine611 complaints

611 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V120000, 20V750000.

Lighting130 complaints

130 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System98 complaints

98 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other86 complaints

86 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train58 complaints

58 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System58 complaints

58 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering55 complaints

55 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V608000.

Brakes35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control32 complaints

32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V123000.

Air Bags26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V096000.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 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.

15V123000Reported March 2, 2015 - 208,858 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 208,858 vehicles across all affected models.

17V608000Reported September 29, 2017 - 342,381 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 342,381 vehicles across all affected models.

19V120000Reported February 22, 2019 - 378,967 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on February 22, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 378,967 vehicles across all affected models.

20V750000Reported December 2, 2020 - 294,756 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 294,756 vehicles across all affected models.

22V096000Reported February 18, 2022 - 128,280 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 18, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 128,280 vehicles across all affected models.