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2011 Kia Soul Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 193 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2011 Kia Soul

The 2011 Kia Soul shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
193
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
27
Crashes + Injuries
5 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Kia Soul (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Kia dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V822000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V114000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V652000
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Most Common Problems — 2011 Kia Soul

Based on 193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes
37
Electrical System
28
Air Bags
23
Power Train
13
Exterior Lighting
12
Visibility
11
Unknown Or Other
10
Engine
9
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Kia Soul — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 134 complaints 2011 193 complaints 2012 510 complaints 2013 655 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2012, 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2015 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Kia Soul

Is the 2011 Kia Soul reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Kia Soul has 3 recalls and 193 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Kia Soul have?
The 2011 Kia Soul has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Kia Soul?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Kia Soul are: Service Brakes, Electrical System, Air Bags, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Kia Soul safe to buy?
The 2011 Kia Soul has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Kia Soul should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Kia Soul are: 2014, 2015. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2012, 2013.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.