2013 Kia Soul structure problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2013 Kia Soul — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brake petal sensor broke keeping the tail light on. Has trouble accelerating and throws the traction light on burnt up battery, both front door locks have broke with no reason. Wipers broke does not give water.”
filed Oct 13, 2025
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked overnight and the following morning after approaching the vehicle, the contact became aware that the passenger’s side door and seat were burned. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was not contacted…”
filed Jan 10, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bagCampaign 14V822000 · Dec 29, 2014
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION: CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of…
CS2311_TSB_R4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 9, 2026CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: POSTCARD OWNER RENOTIFICATION (CS2311) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. Kia has developed a new zinc-reinforced…
CS2311_OWNR_PC201 · Other · issued Dec 19, 2025TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of…
CS2311_TSB_R3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 2024
Structure problems in other Soul years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Soul | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Soul | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 Soul | 8 | 2% |
| 2019 Soul | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 Soul | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 Soul | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Soul | 18 | 2% |
| 2015 Soul | 16 | 2% |
| 2014 Soul | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 Soul | 18 | 4% |
| 2011 Soul | 12 | 6% |
| 2010 Soul | 21 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Kia Soul
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.