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2013 Kia Soul Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 655 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Kia Soul

The 2013 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Avoid This Year — 2013 Kia Soul

The 2013 Kia Soul is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
655
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
22
Crashes + Injuries
44 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Kia Soul (3)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V120000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V822000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V652000
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Most Common Problems — 2013 Kia Soul

Based on 655 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
191
Steering
149
Service Brakes
87
Electrical System
61
Unknown Or Other
40
Engine And Engine Cooling
37
Air Bags
17
Power Train
13
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Kia Soul — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 134 complaints 2011 193 complaints 2012 510 complaints 2013 655 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 267 complaints

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

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2015, 2016 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Kia Soul

Is the 2013 Kia Soul reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Kia Soul has 3 recalls and 655 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Kia Soul have?
The 2013 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 2013 Kia Soul?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Kia Soul are: Engine, Steering, Service Brakes, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Kia Soul safe to buy?
The 2013 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, 2016. 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.