2011 Kia Soul brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 45 complaints for the 2011 Kia Soul, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 114,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 114,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Pulled into parking space, car accelerated and brakes went to floor went over the parking curb on to walkway, the corner of the store stopped me no damage to the wall, damage to the my car. Kia soul, 2011
The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp was illuminated.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Kia Soul
- Electrical system 32 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 17 complaints