2014 Kia Soul engine problems

What owners report

• “I own a 2014 Kia Soul 2.0L GDI that consumes approximately one quart of engine oil every 1,500 miles. The engine oil became dangerously low between oil changes without any warning indicator. The vehicle has also experienced reduced engine performance, declining fuel economy, and previously…”

  filed Jul 27, 2026

• “I am filing an official safety complaint regarding an ongoing failure by Kia America and its dealership network to safely execute six simultaneous safety recalls and service campaigns on my 2014 Kia Soul (VIN: [XXX]).My vehicle was driven to the dealership in fully functional, running condition…”

  filed Jul 22, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related recalls

• An engine compartment fire can occur while driving
  Campaign 20V750000 · Dec 2, 2020
• High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in…
  Campaign 19V120000 · Feb 22, 2019

Related service bulletins

• TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT AND ENGINE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (SC176Y) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections…

  SC176Y_TSB_R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 24, 2026

Engine problems in other Soul years

Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Kia Soul