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Kia Soul

2010–2014 only

3,101 classified complaints 9 recalls

559,426 sold in the US for 2010–2014.

43 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2010–2014 Kia Soul models have 3,101 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 9 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically surfacing around 109,496 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2010–2014 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Kia Soul report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2010–2014

2015–2019

2020–2024

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2010–2014 only

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 583 complaints · 10/10k sold

Median onset: 109,496 miles. 1.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 299 complaints · 5.3/10k sold

Median onset: 64,282 miles. 1.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 296 complaints · 5.3/10k sold

Median onset: 100,000 miles. 0.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

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Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 285 complaints · 5.1/10k sold

Median onset: 65,000 miles. 1.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 277 complaints · 5.0/10k sold

Median onset: 110,000 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Catalytic converter · Exhaust and emissions 222 complaints · 4.0/10k sold

Median onset: 115,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $720–$2,370 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 159 complaints · 2.8/10k sold

Median onset: 37,965 miles. 62.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 151 complaints · 2.7/10k sold

Median onset: 54,000 miles. 0.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2010–2014 compare with other Soul years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2010–2014 model years. See the full Kia Soul report for every year and full specs/safety data.