2024 Kia Soul: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2024 Kia Soul? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 25 complaints, with Electrical Faults as the top reported area.
2024 Kia Soul Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2024 Kia Soul trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2024 Kia Soul Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
14.7% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
14.7% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2024 Kia Soul has 25 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Good Record.
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Soul
- Model year
- 2024
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 25
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Safety recall campaigns
- 0
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Good Record
- EPA MPG combined
- 31
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 29 / 35
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2024 Kia Soul Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Uncategorized Issues
Engine Problems
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Uncategorized Issues, Engine Problems. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2024 Kia Soul?
The 2024 Kia Soul looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2024 Kia Soul
Inspection Focus
- Inspect electrical systems, including battery and wiring, before purchase.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for any reported electrical or engine issues.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on reported components.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect electrical systems, including battery and wiring, before purchase.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for any reported electrical or engine issues.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on reported components.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2024 Kia Soul, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 25 complaints for the 2024 Kia Soul, the data suggests potential issues with electrical systems, though the sample is small and confidence is low. No crashes or recalls were reported. Complaints are concentrated in electrical faults, with additional reports of engine problems and driver assistance system concerns.
- Electrical faults account for the highest number of complaints among reported components.
- Engine problems and lane departure issues are also noted, though less frequently.
- No crash-related complaints were filed for this model year.
- Electrical faults
- Engine problems
- Lane departure system
All 2024 Kia Soul Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Kia Soul. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Lane Departure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2024 Kia Soul. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Intermittent failure of multiple safety‑critical Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) while driving. Forward collision avoidance, lane safety, and other driver‑assist features disable simultaneously without warning.
This 2024 Kia soul, 2 issues 1. the instrument cluster does not show, when turning the vehicle on the instrument cluster is blank, meaning I cannot see the speed limit, how much fuel or use any adaptive features, braking, lane departure, cruise control, etc ****this crea…
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at night, the low beam headlights were very dim. The headlight control was set to automatic, but the dimness of the headlights was the same as when switched to manual control. The failure was not as noticeabl…
My vehicle has less than 8K miles. This weekend my horn stopped working (a definite safety problem) and the signal that I had locked my car doors using my fob failed to work. The lights did flash to signal they were locked (I checked just to be sure!) I need to have the vehicle…
Driver Attention Warning (DAW), "Consider Taking A Break", is coming on randomly, sometimes multiple times within a short driving distance. Has become a DISTRACTION instead of a SAFETY FEATURE! Cannot turn off or even turn down the sound. Even on "low" sound, still loud enough t…
It started appearing to be electrical and ended in some type of engine/system emergency! I rented this vehicle through Avis and the first few days everything appeared ok, regarding the functionality vehicle. Mid-day on 10-4-25, I attempted to put groceries in the trunk, wouldn’t …
Started the car this morning and noticed that the dashboard screen was blank. This had never happened before. Turned the car off and on twice thinking maybe it was just a software glitch but the screen stayed blank. Took the car to the dealer shortly after. When I picked it up th…
Horn malfunctioned, a known issue recognized by Kia on these models. Visited an authorized Kia repair center in Maryland on June 14, 2025. The repair center indicated that the necessary parts (96611-K0030 and 96619-T6000) are not available in Maryland or surrounding states, and b…
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN JAN 2024 AND IT NOW HAS 16000 MILES. TOOK MY CAR INTO RAY SKILLMAN, PIKES PLAZA WESTIDE FOR SERVICE LAST MONTH BECAUSE MY HORN WAS NOT WORKING. THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A NATION WIDE BACK ORDER ON THE PART AND JUST 2 DAYS AGO, I RECEIVED AN EMAIL FR…
My Kia Soul, which only has 7600 miles, was parked in my garage. When I went to wash it this afternoon, I found that the back window had shattered.
No sound when object is in area of vehicle when backing up.
The vehicle was looked at and was told it didn’t have sensors for the problem, I can’t believe the vehicle didn’t have sensors for that problem when the rest of the vehicle has sensors for everything else. The vehicle should be recalled to have the sensors put on for safety conce…
shortly after purchasing the car (06/2024) while driving (regardless of the weather or temperature, whether it’s day, night, hot, cold, etc) all of my dash warning lights come on, complete ADAS system malfunction. it shows a code for my front camera through the kia connect app an…
purchased 6-22-24 fire happened 8-14-24 at approximately 11pm, with approximately 2691 miles, fire started in engine compartment, car burned to ground, nothing left, approximately 2691 miles on vehicle. i was lucky to get out alive, i had to kick the doors open.
Well, isn't it wonderful that Kia has extended the warranty on the horn assembly. Now, how do I avail myself of the warranty? Simple - if the horn DOES NOT WORK or emits an unusual or different sound just bring it to KIA for a diagnosis. Now, when is it most likely that I realize…
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving on an access road at 20 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over onto the side of the road to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted,…
On 12/30/2024 my wife was returning home when all of the instrument lights went out. She stopped to make attemps to get the lights to come on but nothing worked. She had to drive home with no instruments for speed, directions, service, etc. When she got home ( very upset ) she o…
Headlights are not bright enough. In areas with no street lights it’s like driving with candles. The light is yellow and dim. This is a new car
Went out to my car one morning and my entire instrument cluster was black. I could not see my speedometer, gas gauge, mileage, nothing. Had to drive it for 2 days while using waze to keep track of my speed until I could get my car into the dealership. I have been waiting for 3 mo…
I parked my car in the assigned parking spot. It was vandalized for theft at 5 pm by Kia Boys. Because it was a 2024 model, it was not a class vehicle that I could file a settlement claim. This is an ongoing issue, thieves are still going around looking for vulnerable vehicles to…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2024 Kia Soul.
2024 Kia Soul Recalls
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2024 Kia Soul. No recall campaigns are currently listed for this model year in the dataset, but VIN-level recall checks are still essential. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
No recall campaigns found for this model year in the current data. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls directly for the latest information.
2024 Kia Soul Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2024 Kia Soul reliable?▾
Good Record. NHTSA currently shows 25 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2024 Kia Soul looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Soul?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (8 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (6 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (4 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2024 Kia Soul?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2024 Kia Soul?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2024 Kia Soul, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 25 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2024 Kia Soul have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2024 Kia Soul in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2024 Kia Soul?▾
The 2024 Kia Soul looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Kia Soul reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.