Engine is going excessive through oil .
2011 Kia Soul engine problems
28 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 108,500. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 28
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 108,500
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Kia Soul engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Kia Soul engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2011 Kia Soul owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Solo. NO quiso correr
Failure to fix the engine repair causing fires
The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and making a right turn, the contact veered to the side of the road, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the hood. The contact opened the hood and noticed smoke and coolant in the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the engine. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence and parked. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,169.
The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed and stalled. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that on one occasion, the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the ECM was not reading and the cause of the failure could not be determined. The mechanic replaced the camshaft and crankshaft sensors and the spark plugs; however, the failure persisted. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
recalled number 23V652 Manufacturer recall SC284AM HECU car can set on fire while driving its been months that a recall was said and we consumers where told to park our cars, yet we need them to utilize daily our families are at risk because Kia wont release the remedy. Last year I received the recall.
The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle temporarily jerked. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving and depressing the brake pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who test-drove the vehicle and informed the contact that no failure was found. The independent mechanic reset the check engine warning light. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
I have had this recall(SC284) since September 25, 2023 of this year. Also I have called multiple places to have it repaired and I’ve gotten the run around. They have been so rude! Also now the check engine light has come on the dash so now I’m getting even more worried about the recall situation.
The engine can’t be fixed
Questions about the 2011 Kia Soul engine
Does the 2011 Kia Soul have engine problems?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Kia Soul, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Kia Soul engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 108,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Kia Soul engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Kia Soul have bad engine?
The Kia Soul model years with the most engine complaints are 2015 (663 complaints), 2016 (623 complaints) and 2014 (591 complaints).
Other 2011 Kia Soul problems
Brakes 45Electrical 30Airbags 26Visibility 17Lights 13Transmission 13Body 12Driver assistance 11Fuel system 9Suspension 9Acceleration 8Seat belts 7Tires 6Wheels 6Steering 4Seats 2
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