2019 Kia Soul engine problems
The 2019 Kia Soul has 88 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 47% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
88
Engine complaints
47%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“Engine and engine components caught fire while driving. This put my husbands life at risk and could have caused harm to other drivers if he was driving on a busier road. Car fire could have completely engulfed the car and caused harm or even death. Fire department was called to assist with…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2019 Kia Soul have?
NHTSA has 88 complaints about the 2019 Kia Soul engine — 47% 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.