2020 Kia Soul transmission problems
The 2020 Kia Soul has 87 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
87
Transmission complaints
18%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STOPPING, THE VEHICLE SHIFTER WAS SWITCHED FROM REVERSE TO THE PARK POSITION. WHILE THE DRIVER WAS EXITING, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY DROVE FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE CARPORT POLL. DURING THE INCIDENT THE CONTACT WAS INJURED WHILE…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2020 Kia Soul have?
NHTSA has 87 complaints about the 2020 Kia Soul transmission — 18% 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.