2012 Kia Soul brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 46 complaints for the 2012 Kia Soul, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 112,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 112,000 miles, and 6% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Loss of power to brakes while braking at low speed resulting in a crash, air bag deployment and blowout of driver airbag. Driver sustained chemical burns, and abdomen bruising. The fire department extinguished a small fire . The KIA is a almost total loss .
The contact owns a 2012 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 contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the cruise control activated, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and then lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Kia Soul
- Engine 241 complaints
- Steering 166 complaints
- Electrical system 38 complaints
- Fuel system 23 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints
- Body & structure 18 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints