CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Kia Soul has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 8 fires, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (89 reports).
2019 Kia Soul recalls
Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
The Air Bag Control Unit cover may touch a memory chip on the circuit board inside the unit and damage the electrical circuit.
Most common 2019 Kia Soul problems
Problem areas named in the 139 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 89 |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 |
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
What owners report
The Paint is delaminating on the hood, around the windows, the mirrors and the door handles. I only have 28,000 miles on this white car.
The engine burns oil too quickly. I only have 130k miles on my car, only owner. I donât even drive it every day at this point. I have ran out of oil and been stranded 3 times in the past few months. The engine completely burns all the oil and the oil light doesnât even come on until there is none left! Itâs like we have to check it every 500 miles. We have refilled the oil over 6 times while only adding about 4k miles on total mileage. It is absolutely ridiculous.
Engine seized while driving with no warning. Dealer has submitted findings to kia corporate techline for powertrain warranty claim which is requesting a $700 engine teardown at my expense
Burns way to much oil then it should for a 2019. I have to put a quart of oil in every 1,000 miles due to the oil consumption the motor does.
My 2019 Kia Soul has been professionally diagnosed with DTC B162000, âInternal Fault â Replace SRSCM,â involving the Supplemental Restraint System/Airbag Control Module. My repair shop documented this diagnosis on August 24, 2026. Kia Safety Recall SC226 / NHTSA Recall 22V-031 addresses an Airbag Control Unit defect in certain 2017-2019 Kia Souls and specifically addresses vehicles exhibiting DTC B1620. However, I have been informed that my VIN is not included in the recall and the recall repair is therefore unavailable for my vehicle. I am concerned that my vehicle may have the same safety defect despite being excluded from the recall population. The airbag system is safety-critical,
2019 Kia Soul questions
Does the 2019 Kia Soul have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 Kia Soul: Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kia Soul?
Based on 139 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (89), Unknown Or Other (19), Air Bags (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Kia Soul has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.