2017 Kia Soul fuel/propulsion system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2017 Kia Soul — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The engine has structural manufacturer defect causing extreme internal engine oil consumption with zero external leaks, creating a severe risk of sudden oil starvation catastrophic mechanical engine failure. The severe oil consumption problem was confirmed by a certified national corporate service…”
filed Jul 13, 2026
“While driving under normal conditions, the check engine light began flashing and the vehicle suddenly lost power and entered limp mode. Acceleration was severely limited, making it difficult to maintain speed in traffic. The vehicle was later diagnosed with diagnostic trouble code P1326, which is…”
filed Feb 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Soul years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Soul | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Soul | 7 | 8% |
| 2021 Soul | 10 | 5% |
| 2020 Soul | 15 | 4% |
| 2019 Soul | 12 | 9% |
| 2018 Soul | 11 | 5% |
| 2016 Soul | 79 | 10% |
| 2015 Soul | 76 | 8% |
| 2014 Soul | 52 | 6% |
| 2013 Soul | 27 | 4% |
| 2012 Soul | 21 | 4% |
| 2011 Soul | 8 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.