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2024 Kia Soul

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2024 Kia Soul
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:55:27.776Z

Only 26 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 26 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: 134 complaints 2010 2011: 193 complaints 2012: 512 complaints 2012 2013: 657 complaints 2014: 888 complaints 2014 2015: 891 complaints 2016: 793 complaints 2016 2017: 268 complaints 2018: 209 complaints 2018 2019: 131 complaints 2020: 357 complaints 2020 2021: 220 complaints 2022: 87 complaints 2022 2023: 48 complaints 2024: 26 complaints 2024 2025: 11 complaints 2025
2024: 26 complaints
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YearComplaints
2010134
2011193
2012512
2013657
2014888
2015891
2016793
2017268
2018209
2019131
2020357
2021220
202287
202348
202426
202511

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 26 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

8 of 26 total reports mention: electrical system.

ENGINE

4 of 26 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

LANE DEPARTURE

3 of 26 total reports mention: lane departure.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

3 of 26 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 26 total reports mention: power train.

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

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 (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for lane departure issues (3 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.