2017 Kia Soul engine problems
The 2017 Kia Soul has 198 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 56% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
198
Engine complaints
56%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“The car engine made a clamoring noise and sudden seized up and stopped in the middle of traffic. The hood started smoking and a good Samaritan passed by and alerted me to get out of car. I did and noticed puddle of liquid was in flames and soon the front of the car was also in flames. ”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2017 Kia Soul have?
NHTSA has 198 complaints about the 2017 Kia Soul engine — 56% 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.