2014 Kia Soul brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 35 complaints for the 2014 Kia Soul, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 41,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 41,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 kia soul. The contact had the valve cover gasket and seat belt retractor replaced at folsom lake kia (12751 folsom blvd, folsom, ca 95630). After leaving the dealer, while driving 65 MPH, the contact applied the brake pedal and it traveled to the floorboard. The contact was able to avoid a crash due to the failure. In addition, the vehicle caught fire without warning. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia soul. While driving between 15-25 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake pedal was very difficult to depress and required extreme pressure. The contact stated that the vehicle also accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Kia Soul
- Engine 610 complaints
- Lighting 130 complaints
- Electrical system 98 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 59 complaints
- Fuel system 58 complaints
- Steering 55 complaints
- Cruise control 32 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints