2016 Kia Soul fuel system problems
The 2016 Kia Soul has 79 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
79
Fuel System complaints
7%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Fuel System complaints by year
What owners report
“While driving my 2016 Kia Soul Plus on the highway, smoke began coming from the rear of the vehicle. Within seconds, flames were visible. Other drivers flagged me down, and I was able to pull over. I evacuated three dogs from the car, but the vehicle quickly became engulfed in flames and was a…”
Common questions
How many fuel system complaints does the 2016 Kia Soul have?
NHTSA has 79 complaints about the 2016 Kia Soul fuel system — 7% 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.