2013 Kia Soul fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jun 22, 2026CAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Vehicle is experiencing rod-knock and engine performance issues along with a P0420 code for the catalytic converter. After using a diagnostic tool to retrieve code, a recall was present for the existing code, that explained the exact symptoms my car is experiencing. I have had the car since 2021 and have not received any notification regarding a recall for the engine; it was only after I ran a diagnostic check where I found out there was a past recall for the engine and…

   NHTSA complaint #11745733 · source
2. Filed Jan 8, 2026WAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Put gas in it and out the blue would go pass 30 rpm we never had any issues with it I work on cars for a living I have spend over 3000 in new parts now I got it tow to Firestone they telling me it’s something wrong with my engine cylinder two and four not getting any power they told me it was bad bargin or piston I don’t know how it happens because we kept the car up to maintenance

   NHTSA complaint #11709637 · source
3. Filed Sep 17, 2025ALEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Recall for catalic converter under manufactor warranty , they continue not to honor the recall on my vechile and the recall was on the catalic converter

   NHTSA complaint #11688000 · source
4. Filed Jan 30, 2025150,000 miWVTowedEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Advance Auto, where it was diagnosed with EVAP system and gas cap failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that there could be an oil leak, but no oil leak was found. The contact stated…

   NHTSA complaint #11639561 · source
5. Filed Nov 19, 2024TNEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   My 2013 Kia Soul 1.6L is currently displaying a check engine light. My vehicle has very strong smelling exhaust, engine knocking, sluggish acceleration, and reduced fuel mileage. This has been going on for about a year. I have a diagnostic code reader and it returns the error code P0420, which indicates a faulty catalytic converter, which could cause engine damage. There is a recall for the catalytic converter for my year and engine type. I received a letter in the mail…

   NHTSA complaint #11626094 · source
6. Filed May 23, 2024CAFireElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The car stared to lose all power and sputtering. Then the check engine light started coming on then it would go off. This has been going on for about 4 months. One day it would run on then next day not good at all. I changed the plugs and coils and it ran a lil better for about 2 days. Not every time I put it in reverse I started cutting out and now I don't the it can idle at all. It's a 4 cylinder feeling like a beefed up v8 trying to ideal. I looked at my coils and it…

   NHTSA complaint #11590295 · source
7. Filed Nov 30, 2023TXFireTowedBrakesEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owned a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. An odor of smoke began to emit into the cabin of the vehicle then smoke entered into the cabin of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact vision of the roadway was impaired due to the excessive smoke. As a result, the contact crashed into a curb where the vehicle came to a stop…

   NHTSA complaint #11557667 · source
8. Filed Jul 6, 2023OHEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   The first issue took place in September 2022 when someone tried to steal the catalytic converter off of my car, I took it in to be replaced. Shortly after I started having engine issues, the engine light start flashing numerous times over a few week span and I had taken it into the Waikem (now Diehl) dealership in Massillon, and first they thought it was the spark plugs and replaced those, then had the same issue less than a week later, and then said the engine seized up and…

   NHTSA complaint #11530601 · source
9. Filed Dec 5, 2022CAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   the catalytic converter is damaged, soon the engin could fail, and there is a recall on the catalytic converter for this car type and model and year. it has all the symptoms that the converter is damaged, tried to liquid to fix it it did not work It is available for inspection no risk yet, inspected and problem was confirmed engine light is on

   NHTSA complaint #11496000 · source
10. Filed Oct 24, 2022105,000 miALTowedFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that upon his wife parking the vehicle, a strong fuel odor was coming from both inside and outside the vehicle without warning. Upon inspection, his wife discovered fuel spewing underneath the vehicle. The contact was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with a defective high-pressure fuel line that needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…

    NHTSA complaint #11490547 · source
11. Filed Jul 13, 2022GAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

    Speed Control may have misfunctioned. I do not really know. When driving, the car randomly drops down to 5 mph and continues on its own at 5mph. The only way to stop is to turn off the engine. The car is not safe to drive This defect puts me at risk and all the cars following me at risk. This defect has not been independently verified but it is easy to reproduce. Check Engine was on due to problems with a multitude of engine sensors.

    NHTSA complaint #11473690 · source
12. Filed Jun 20, 2022ILEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    I got a recall letter in the mail too late! (October 2021) I received recall letter and called my local dealership 5 minutes after reading it & was told to put the letter in my glove box until my car completely broke down December 8th 2021. It was towed and was told it needed spark plugs & an oil chance which I knew wasn't the case. It sat at that dealership for two months with every service advisor giving me the run around and come to find out I'm not the first person. Had…

    NHTSA complaint #11470013 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology