MYRModel Year Report

2014 Kia Soul EV

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2014 Kia Soul EV
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:22:21.955Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Kia Soul EV Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2014: 2 complaints 2014 2015: 6 complaints 2015 2016: 7 complaints 2016 2017: 17 complaints 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2020
2014: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
20142
20156
20167
201717
20183
20193
20200

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine.

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MY FOUR YEAR OLD SON AND I WHERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND OUT OF NOWHERE IT STARTS SHAKING, SMOKING, AND OIL STARTS SPEWING. I PULLED OVER AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. WAS TOLD MY ENGINE EXPLODED. CALLED KIA AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180521

AIR BAGS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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"TAKATA RECALL " I HAD A REAR END ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE REAR END ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY I WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY I WAS MOVING VERY SLOWLY AT 45 MI PER HOUR I...

NHTSA ODI report, 20181229

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20171116 — steering

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.

Campaign 17V608000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20180821 — DP (closed 20190510)

Non-crash Vehicle Fires

I 20190329 — PE (closed 20211222)

Non-crash Vehicle Fires

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Kia Soul EV — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V608000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2014 Kia Soul EV reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Kia Soul EV?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Kia Soul EV have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.