2018 Kia Soul fuel/propulsion system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2018 Kia Soul — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine control system is STILL faulty. The engine light will not go off, even after the so called recall Software fix and the brand new engine put in my car in 2025 among other MULTIPLE brand new parts and repairs to my car trying to resolve the engine issue, oil consumption and fuel/gas…”
filed Jun 25, 2026
“I am writing to report safety concerns regarding my 2018 Kia Soul Plus. I have been experiencing several engine issues, including knocking noises, hesitation during acceleration, excessive oil consumption, and an active check engine light. Recently, while driving with my daughter, the vehicle began…”
filed May 4, 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% |
| 2017 Soul | 18 | 7% |
| 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 2018 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.