2020 Kia Soul other problems
The 2020 Kia Soul has 47 other complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
47
Other complaints
10%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Other complaints by year
What owners report
“WHEN THE ISG (AUTOMATIC STOP/START) COMES OUT (LIFT FOOT OFF OF BREAK PEDAL), THE CAR MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE. IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN COMING OUT OF ISG. OTHER KIA SOUL OWNERS HAVE FOUND SAME THING. THIS HAPPENS ONLY WHEN COMING OUT OF A FULL STOP, AFTER THE ISG ENGAGES, THEN DISENGAGES (THIS IS WHERE…”
Common questions
How many other complaints does the 2020 Kia Soul have?
NHTSA has 47 complaints about the 2020 Kia Soul other — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.