2020 Kia Soul engine problems
256 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2020 Kia Soul, which is 49% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 256 49% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 29,000 miles 96 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 38 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 15 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 96 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 29,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 6 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
On August 15, 2023 my 2020 Kia Soul's engine over heated causing a fire under the hood. There after the car smoked and would not turn back on or turn over.
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal, with the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Despite the failure, the contact was able to coast the vehicle back to the residence. The contact called several dealers and independent mechanics who were unable to service the vehicle or provided a high estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure but offered no assistance.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Kia Soul
- Drivetrain & axles 88 complaints
- Electrical system 30 complaints
- Fuel system 16 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints