2021 Kia Soul transmission problems
The 2021 Kia Soul has 26 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
26
Transmission complaints
9%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“In April 2023 I purchased a 2021 Kia Soul. I had no issues at all with my Used Kia Soul. In Nov 2023 I was in an accident. I hit a deer and that did cause damage. My insurance company fixed it. I got my car back in Dec [XX], 2023 with approximately 96,000 miles on it. A few days later on my way to…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2021 Kia Soul have?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 2021 Kia Soul transmission — 9% 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.