2011 Kia Soul — Known Issues & Recalls

Your 2011 Kia Soul is subject to a safety recall (Campaign 23V652000) involving the hydraulic brake system, but the replacement part needed to complete the repair has been unavailable for an extended period. You haven't experienced an actual brake failure yet, but the manufacturer has been aware of the delay. The dealer will need to order and install the recalled brake component once it becomes available.

Your check engine light came on, and your Kia Soul was taken to the dealer for a recall repair related to the brake system. However, the problem continued after the repair. You also noticed a burning smell while the car was idling. The dealer said they would charge you a fee to fix it further but didn't diagnose or repair the issue. The repair may involve inspecting the brake hydraulic system, electrical connections, and addressing the source of the burning odor.

Your 2011 Kia Soul is subject to a recall for the hydraulic brake system, but the replacement parts needed to fix it aren't available yet. You've been waiting longer than expected, and both the dealer and manufacturer have confirmed the parts are still on backorder. While you haven't experienced any brake failure yet, you'll need to wait for the parts to arrive before the repair can be completed.

You received a recall notice for your 2011 Kia Soul's hydraulic brake system (recall 23V652000), but the replacement parts weren't available when you tried to get the repair done. The manufacturer has taken longer than reasonable to make the parts available for this recall, even though you haven't experienced any actual brake failure yet. The fix will likely involve replacing brake system components once the parts become available at your dealer.

Your 2011 Kia Soul is subject to a recall (23V652000) for a potential hydraulic brake system issue, but the manufacturer hasn't yet supplied the repair parts to dealers. You haven't experienced any brake failure, but the delay in getting parts available for this recall has exceeded a reasonable timeframe. The repair will likely involve replacing or servicing components in your brake hydraulic system once parts become available.

You received a recall notice for your 2011 Kia Soul's hydraulic brake system (Campaign 23V652000), but the required parts aren't available yet. You've been waiting longer than seems reasonable for the repair, and both the dealer and manufacturer have confirmed the parts are still not in stock. While you haven't experienced any brake failure yet, you're unable to have the recall completed until the parts arrive.

Your 2011 Kia Soul is subject to a brake system recall (Campaign 23V652000), but the required replacement part hasn't been made available yet by the manufacturer. Your dealer has confirmed that the parts needed for the repair are still not in stock. You may want to follow up with Kia about when these parts will be available, as the delay has exceeded what might be considered a reasonable timeframe.

You noticed an oil leak on your driveway and took your car to a mechanic who found it was coming from the ABS brake system. The mechanic said this matches a known recall (NHTSA Campaign 23V652000), but when you contacted the dealer, they told you your vehicle's VIN isn't included in that recall, so it wasn't repaired. The leak started appearing around 128,000 miles on your vehicle.

You own a 2011 Kia Soul that's subject to a recall for hydraulic brake system issues (NHTSA Campaign 23V652000). You've been notified of the recall, but the replacement parts needed to fix it aren't available yet from either your local dealer or Peak Kia in Denver. You feel the manufacturer has taken too long to make these parts available for the repair.

You received a recall notice for your 2011 Kia Soul's hydraulic brake system, but the replacement part needed to fix it hasn't been available yet. You haven't experienced any brake problems so far, but the recall has been pending longer than seems reasonable, and Kia hasn't provided you with a timeline for when the part will be in stock.

Your airbags may not be functioning properly even though no warning light appeared on your dashboard. You passed inspection and didn't know there was a problem until discovering the vehicle was unsafe. This is a critical safety issue that requires immediate inspection and repair by a qualified technician to ensure your airbags will deploy in a crash.

While driving at 63 mph, your vehicle's front driver-side tire was struck by an object, causing you to lose control and crash into a highway barrier. Your car flipped and rolled onto its driver's side, but the airbags failed to deploy during the impact. You sustained significant injuries including head trauma and injuries to your shoulders, neck, and back, requiring emergency room treatment. Addressing this issue may involve a complete airbag system inspection and replacement, as the deployment sensors or airbag modules may need to be serviced or replaced.

Your engine has a repair issue that the manufacturer has not adequately fixed, and there are reports of fires related to this problem. You should have your engine inspected immediately to address any potential fire risk.

Your engine is consuming oil faster than normal. You may need to check your oil level regularly and top it off between service intervals. This could indicate a leak, worn piston rings, or other internal engine wear that may require inspection and repair.

Your 2011 Kia Soul caught fire and exploded while parked overnight in your driveway, with the fire originating in the engine bay. The fire completely destroyed the vehicle and caused damage to your house, a motorcycle, and your shop. No warning lights appeared before the fire started, and you believe this may be related to a known brake system issue affecting your model year.

Your car suddenly accelerated on its own while driving in traffic, and pressing the brake pedal didn't stop it. You had to shift into Park and turn off the engine completely to make it stop. This unintended acceleration issue is dangerous and needs immediate inspection before the vehicle is driven again.

Your vehicle was subject to a recall (23V652000) due to a faulty fuse that could potentially cause a fire while the car is parked or driving. Kia advised you in November 2023 to keep the vehicle parked outside and not drive it until a replacement part became available. As of June 2024, no replacement part has been provided, leaving you without transportation for several months. You cannot safely drive or sell the vehicle until this defect is repaired.

Your car won't start or run. The engine refuses to turn over or operate normally. This is a serious drivability issue that requires immediate diagnosis of the electrical and engine systems to identify whether the problem is with the battery, starter, ignition system, or engine components.

Your vehicle suddenly shut off while stopped at a stop sign. After a jump-start, it ran for about a mile before jerking and losing power again. The engine stalling and loss of power could be related to brake system or electrical issues, though the exact cause wasn't diagnosed.

While driving at 30 mph and turning right, your Soul stalled and pulled to the side of the road. You saw smoke coming from under the hood and found smoke and coolant leaking in the engine compartment. A mechanic identified an engine failure as the cause, though the dealer didn't diagnose or repair it. The fix will likely involve engine inspection and possible coolant system repair or engine replacement.