2014 Kia Soul fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 58 complaints for the 2014 Kia Soul, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 58 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 10
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 1
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 | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 19% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 fires, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia soul. While driving 25 MPH, the contact smelled a burning odor and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA action number: dp18003 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they would call the contact back. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
After multiple attempts at the shop, the kia has been burning oil. There is no smoke or leaks. A compression test was not done at the original inspection of the car, and there is no oil in the car after about 500 miles. This engine has been burning oil since 85000 miles and there is "nothing" that kia can do for our issue. Thus, in line with other complaints about this issue there should be something done for the engine replacement.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Kia Soul
- Engine 610 complaints
- Lighting 130 complaints
- Electrical system 98 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 59 complaints
- Steering 55 complaints
- Brakes 35 complaints
- Cruise control 32 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints