2014 KIA Soul EV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Soul EV years
- Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 KIA Soul EV. That ranks 6th out of 7 Soul EV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 50,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 KIA Soul EV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2014 KIA Soul EV recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Kia's number for this recall is SC155. Note: This recall supersedes campaigns 14V-332 and 15V-736. Vehicles previously remedied under those numbers are being recalled again under this campaign.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Non-crash Vehicle Fires (PE19004) — opened Mar 29, 2019, closed Dec 22, 2021, led to recall 20V088000.
- Non-crash Vehicle Fires (DP18003) — opened Aug 21, 2018, closed May 10, 2019, led to recall 18V907000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
"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 believe the airbags should have deployed the police have photos
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. I am 1800 miles over my 100,000 mile warranty and have done every…
Other KIA Soul EV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Soul EV | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Soul EV | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 Soul EV | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 Soul EV | 18 | 3 |
| 2016 Soul EV | 7 | 4 |
| 2015 Soul EV | 6 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 KIA Soul EV?
Owners most often report air bags, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2014 KIA Soul EV?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 KIA Soul EV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Soul EV model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.