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2024 Kia Soul

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2024 Kia Soul
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:39:37.639Z

Only 29 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 29 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 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2024 highlighted. 2010: 135 complaints 2010 2011: 193 complaints 2012: 514 complaints 2012 2013: 661 complaints 2014: 895 complaints 2014 2015: 897 complaints 2016: 807 complaints 2016 2017: 271 complaints 2018: 218 complaints 2018 2019: 135 complaints 2020: 376 complaints 2020 2021: 231 complaints 2022: 88 complaints 2022 2023: 50 complaints 2024: 29 complaints 2024 2025: 12 complaints 2025
2024: 29 complaints
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YearComplaints
2010135
2011193
2012514
2013661
2014895
2015897
2016807
2017271
2018218
2019135
2020376
2021231
202288
202350
202429
202512

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

9 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system.

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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. It’s in park, and I turn the steering wheel.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260714

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

5 of 29 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

ENGINE

4 of 29 total reports mention: engine.

FIRE
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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, 20250409

Also filed under POWER TRAIN and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

LANE DEPARTURE

4 of 29 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing assist and blind spot detection.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

3 of 29 total reports mention: back over prevention, most commonly citing warnings and rearview system braking.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2024 Kia Soul — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 2022 ▲ 2019

WORST YEARS

■ 2015 ■ 2014 ■ 2016

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FAQ

Is the 2024 Kia Soul 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 2024 Kia Soul?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Soul have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.