2016 Kia Soul overheating reports

39 NHTSA complaints describe overheating and coolant leaks on the 2016 Kia Soul — roughly 5% of all complaints for this model year.

Overheating reports

share of complaints

91,622 mi

median mileage in overheating reports (18 with odometer)

Components reported on this vehicle

Engine 556 Engine and Engine Cooling 106 Fuel/propulsion System 83 Power Train 61 Electrical System 56 Vehicle Speed Control 33

Overheating in other Soul years

2021 Soul	6
2019 Soul	6
2015 Soul	36
2014 Soul	29
2013 Soul	26
2012 Soul	10

Soul overheating by year →

Other symptoms owners describe on the 2016 Kia Soul

Check engine light 184 Stalling 142 Loss of power 88 Oil consumption 80 Clunking / rattling 52 Vibration / shaking 31 Hesitation / surging 28

Symptom counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives. One complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate — read the underlying reports on the full 2016 Kia Soul report before drawing conclusions.

Overheating across all vehicles →