2012 Kia Soul fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 23 complaints for the 2012 Kia Soul, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 104,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 104,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
My car is believed to be recalled, because the mpg (mile per gas?) is supposed to be between 30 to 34 mpg while driving on the highway. It was between 20 to 25 mpg all the times and never exceed to 34 mpg or more. The detail or guide showed that it can exceed to 34 mpg. I think maybe they lied or didn't know that it is recalled until they found out, but however they mailed me a form and with the url of the online form to fill out for the gift cards to be received.
First 2 times car didn't start on initial try, car started, tach dial wasn't functioning and car didn't want to go more than 25 MPH. Car taken to kia where they said car was fine but needed fuel inhectors cleaned and a serpentine belt. 2 weeks later car stalls at stop light, tach dial not functioning and car doesn't want to accelerate past 25 MPH. Called kia they were closing and would call back, never did.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Kia Soul
- Engine 241 complaints
- Steering 166 complaints
- Brakes 46 complaints
- Electrical system 38 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints
- Body & structure 18 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints