2019 Kia Soul fuel/propulsion system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2019 Kia Soul — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine and engine components caught fire while driving. This put my husbands life at risk and could have caused harm to other drivers if he was driving on a busier road. Car fire could have completely engulfed the car and caused harm or even death. Fire department was called to assist with…”
filed Jun 12, 2026
“Unknown but told by multiple mechanics that the kia soul eats oil and the engine constantly runs dry which is pricey and unfair”
filed Feb 2, 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% |
| 2018 Soul | 11 | 5% |
| 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 2019 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.