2024 Kia Soul recalls and problems
No recalls and 30 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Kia Soul.
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2024 Kia Soul recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The engine goes from rest to automatic shut down when you accelerate if the Auto rest for the engine at pause is enabled. Completely shutting downs the car when it’s supposed to be accelerating
The check engine light on my 2024 KIA Soul came on. I took the car to the dealer and had them check it. They said said that there were multiple problems with the transmission. They recommended that I have the transmission replaced. I had them replace the transmission for over 4,100 dollars. I bought the car brand new…
The car will not lock via the key fob or automatic door locks. When you turn off the ignition and open the drivers door it chimes and you can not lock the doors. It’s in park, and I turn the steering wheel. I’ve unplugged the negative battery, and had the fuses checked.
Had to make a panic stop in rain on interstate due to vehicle in front of me using emergency turn around (vehicle was not authorized to use). Brake pedal went down furthur than normal amd abs did not activate. Barely missed having an accident. Exiting 12 miles later brake pedal went to floor. Stopped (had to pump…
The trunk/ back hatch and it will not open i have tried to use the key fob and nothing it just failed randomly. I went to open it and nothing happens. I have tried locking and unlocking and nothing. This is extremely dangerous because one if I need access to my spare I can't get to it. Also if there was a crash and…
Soul model years compared
Across all years, the 2014 Soul has the most complaints (903). All Kia Soul years →
Questions
- Does the 2024 Kia Soul have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2024 Kia Soul as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Soul?
- Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (9 complaints), followed by unknown or other (9).
- How many 2024 Kia Soul complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 0 of 30 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 1, 2026.