2024 Kia Soul
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
None on file
None on file
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 31 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 135 |
| 2011 | 193 |
| 2012 | 516 |
| 2013 | 665 |
| 2014 | 901 |
| 2015 | 901 |
| 2016 | 817 |
| 2017 | 272 |
| 2018 | 220 |
| 2019 | 139 |
| 2020 | 385 |
| 2021 | 239 |
| 2022 | 93 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
29% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The car will not lock via the key fob or automatic door locks. When you turn off the ignition and open the drivers door it chimes and you can not lock the doors. Itâs in park, and I turn the steering wheel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-14
Engine
16% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
purchased 6-22-24 fire happened 8-14-24 at approximately 11pm, with approximately 2691 miles, fire started in engine compartment, car burned to ground, nothing left, approximately 2691 miles on vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-09
Also filed under Power train
The engine goes from rest to automatic shut down when you accelerate if the Auto rest for the engine at pause is enabled. Completely shutting downs the car when itâs supposed to be…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-01
Forward collision avoidance
16% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Lane departure
13% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing assist and blind spot detection.
Back over prevention
10% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and rearview system braking.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2024 Kia Soul — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 5 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2024 Kia Soul reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Kia Soul is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Soul?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Soul have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.