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2020 Kia Soul Brakes Problems

5 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data

5
Complaints
1
Crashes
Mar 2023Nov 2019
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (5)

criticalSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
CrashFiled: Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while her son was driving at approximately 35 MPH and going up a slight hill, the vehicle stalled. The contact's son said multiple unknown warnings illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11684758
highSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side tire was making a metal scraping sound. In addition, the contact stated there was an abnormal chemical odor entering into the cabin of the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11665690
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2019

PROBLEM WITH IDLE STOP/START SYSTEM-WHEN I STOP AT A LIGHT, THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE, I HEAR A LOUD GROAN SOUND, AND THE CAR SHUTTERS BEFORE EVENTUALLY MOVING FORWARD. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SOUND THEY HEARD WAS "NORMAL", BUT IF IT CONTINUED TRY TO GET A AUDIO RECORDING OF THE SOUNDS I WAS HEARING, AND THEY WOULD LOOK IN TO IT. RIDICULOUS! I HAVE SEEN AT LEAST 2 MORE COMPLAINTS FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. RIGHT NOW I TURN THE FUNCTION OFF AS SOON AS I GET IN THE VEHICLE, WHAT GOOD IS IT IF YOU CAN'T USE IT?

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NHTSA #: 11278633
lowSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2024

Engine burning oil..started knocking

NHTSA #: 11582843
lowSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2023

My car will not turn on

NHTSA #: 11511427

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