2024 KIA Soul Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Soul years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 15th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 KIA Soul. That ranks 15th out of 16 Soul model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (9 complaints, 30%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 30owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 KIA Soul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 30% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 30% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 17% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 7% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 KIA Soul recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2024 KIA Soul.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 accelerating
The check engine light on my 2024 KIA Soul came on. I took the car to the dealer and had them check it. They said said that there were multiple problems with the transmission. They recommended that I have the transmission replaced. I had them replace the transmission for over 4,100 dollars. I…
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. Iâve unplugged the negative battery, and had the fuses checked.
Had to make a panic stop in rain on interstate due to vehicle in front of me using emergency turn around (vehicle was not authorized to use). Brake pedal went down furthur than normal amd abs did not activate. Barely missed having an accident. Exiting 12 miles later brake pedal went to floor…
The trunk/ back hatch and it will not open i have tried to use the key fob and nothing it just failed randomly. I went to open it and nothing happens. I have tried locking and unlocking and nothing. This is extremely dangerous because one if I need access to my spare I can't get to it. Also if…
Other KIA Soul years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Soul | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 30 | 0 |
| 2023 Soul | 54 | 4 |
| 2022 Soul | 94 | 1 |
| 2021 Soul | 238 | 2 |
| 2020 Soul | 386 | 1 |
| 2019 Soul | 136 | 1 |
| 2018 Soul | 219 | 1 |
| 2017 Soul | 272 | 1 |
| 2016 Soul | 816 | 2 |
| 2015 Soul | 901 | 4 |
| 2014 Soul | 902 | 5 |
| 2013 Soul | 666 | 3 |
| 2012 Soul | 514 | 3 |
| 2011 Soul | 194 | 3 |
| 2010 Soul | 135 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 KIA Soul?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 KIA Soul?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2024 KIA Soul a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Soul model years, the 2024 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.