2014 Kia Soul transmission problems
The 2014 Kia Soul has 56 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
56
Transmission complaints
5%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“I'VE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP A COUPLE TIMES AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEE IF THE CAR CAN BE FIXED BACK TO THE WAY THE CAR ORIGINAL WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION BESIDES NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I AM CAPABLE OF FIXING MY CAR IF IT'S MY FAULT BUT I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO HAVE A SECOND HAND SPECIALIST ASSIST…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2014 Kia Soul have?
NHTSA has 56 complaints about the 2014 Kia Soul transmission — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.