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2012 Kia Soul Fuel System Problems

5 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data

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Feb 2022Aug 2020
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (5)

mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2022

I've had recalls on antiknock sensor and catalytic problems with vehicle I've had them repaired at kia dealerships to no avail I've had catalytic converter replaced with my own money because the solutions did not fix problems..still having severe issues.vehicles engine light blinks three times and goes into limp mode which prevents engine from accelerating past 45 mph

NHTSA #: 11459407
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2022

The fuel tank is made in two parts a top and a bottom and assembled together along with mounting brackets. The joining seam leaks fuel when the fuel level is greater than half fuel. The fuel leakage is very close to the exhaust system creating a potentially dangerous Fire and Safety hazard. The design is flawed because the mounting brackets continually stress the joint which separates to cause fuel leakage.

NHTSA #: 11453714
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2020

MY CAR IS STALLING A LOT I CHANGE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND IT KEEPS STALLING OUT.

NHTSA #: 11342743
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED THE EMISSIONS TEST DUE TO THE WARNING LIGHT BEING ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL CAP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FUEL CAP WAS REPLACED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS NO LONGER DISPLAYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.

NHTSA #: 11330572
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Jul 2013

MY CAR IS BELIEVED TO BE RECALLED, BECAUSE THE MPG (MILE PER GAS?) IS SUPPOSED TO BE BETWEEN 30 TO 34 MPG WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT WAS BETWEEN 20 TO 25 MPG ALL THE TIMES AND NEVER EXCEED TO 34 MPG OR MORE. THE DETAIL OR GUIDE SHOWED THAT IT CAN EXCEED TO 34 MPG. I THINK MAYBE THEY LIED OR DIDN'T KNOW THAT IT IS RECALLED UNTIL THEY FOUND OUT, BUT HOWEVER THEY MAILED ME A FORM AND WITH THE URL OF THE ONLINE FORM TO FILL OUT FOR THE GIFT CARDS TO BE RECEIVED. I DID, BUT THEY ARE WAITING FOR ME TO PICK UP THE GIFT CARD (ABOUT $120) AND I DID NOT WANT IT. I NEVER THOUGHT THAT IS HOW THEY TREATED ME AS A DUMB CUSTOMER AND NOT HAVE THE MPG RECALL TO REPLACE OR REPAIR INSTEAD OF RECEIVING THE GIFT CARD. IT LOOKS LIKE THEY ARE TRYING TO SAVE THE MONEY, BECAUSE THEY KNOW THAT THE REPLACE OR REPAIR IS VERY EXPENSIVE. IF THE AUTHORITIES READ THIS, THIS MUST ACT NOW AND HAVE IT REPAIR OR REPLACE. THE GAS CONSUMED A BIT FAST AND WASTED MY MONEY, BECAUSE OF THIS. *TR

NHTSA #: 10523312

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