2013 Kia Soul: misfire or rough idle

Filed Jul 16, 2026 · Engine · 151,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that there was a misfire in the engine. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V120000 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2025 · Engine · 180,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from under the hood before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was previously taken to a local independent mechanic, and it was determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V120000 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel injector needed to be replaced due to a misfire in cylinder #2. The vehicle was repaired out of pocket. The vehicle was also taken to a local AutoZone, where it was determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2024 · Brakes, Engine · 142,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that on another occasion, the vehicle started shuddering and jerking and almost stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed a misfire and a failure in cylinder #4. 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 28, 2024 · Engine · MO

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that vehicle would hesitate upon depression of brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle returned to normal operation while in the possession of the independent mechanic and was returned to the contact. Upon return of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where a diagnostic was performed, and the diagnostic test showed a misfire in cylinder #4. The mechanic linked the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V120000 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 17, 2022 · Engine · TX

Purchased used 2013 Kia Soul July 2018. June 2019, vehicle was taken to Kia Dealership for SC176-19V120 ECU Logic Upgrade. Neither catalytic converter nor engine were replaced during recall repair. In 2020, vehicle began consuming oil and poor mileage. No smoke or leak detected. Had vehicle inspected by local mechanic, who could not find pooled oil or a leak. Suggested replacing PCV valve and had that done, but symptoms persisted. April 2021 Engine Misfire Code P0300 and P0303 for cylinder 3 and multiple cylinder misfires detected. Local mechanic also checked for burning oil or leaks. Engine made knocking sounds on acceleration. Mechanic performed fuel system cleaning, and replaced spark plugs and coils. Engine knocking stopped, but loss of oil and poor mileage remained. Oct 2021 Campaign PI2002A Knock Sensor software update to ECU was performed by local Kia dealership with no other repairs performed. Feb 2022, visible oil leaking from beneath car and check engine light. Local mechanic diagnosed CodE P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1), and heard engine knocking. Recommended replace catalytic converter and reprogram ECU for short term fix, followed by engine replacement due to wear and damage from catalytic converter. Suggested I contact dealership who performed recall repairs to see about warranty or replacement of engine due to recall repairs failing to correct faulty engine issues.

Filed Jun 15, 2021 · Engine · 119,784 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine had misfired and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but declined the repair due to software update not being updated prior to the failure. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v120000 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was 119,784.

Filed May 27, 2021 · Engine · NY

2013 kia soul. Consumer writes in regards to the federal safety agency safety recall 19v120. The consumer stated the vehicle should be included in the recall. The engine needed to be replaced. The catalytic converter and pistons were damaged. The cylinders misfired and oil entered the combustion chamber.

Filed Mar 24, 2021 · Engine · 100,954 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia soul. The contact stated that he became aware that the vehicle was consuming a large amount of engine oil. The contact stated that a quart of oil was added every 1,000 miles. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the engine experienced a misfire. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to kia of alliance (2010 w. State st, alliance, oh 44601) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact replaced the spark plugs and ignition wires however, the failure persisted. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,954.

Filed Jan 4, 2021 · Engine · 176,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia soul. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the cruise control became inoperable and the vehicle failed to maintain a speed of 45 MPH. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that p0302 (cylinder 2 misfire) and p0420 (oxygen sensor) were retrieved. The vehicle was towed to santa fe kia (1701 st michaels dr, santa fe, nm 87505, (505) 982-1957) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired however, the following day the failure recurred. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 176,000. Invalid VIN.

Filed Nov 16, 2020 · Engine · 115,908 miles · GA

Recall #176: according to the recall, there can be piston damage from the overheating and misfiring as result of a bad ecu. I recently had this recall repair completed but the dealer is unwilling to acknowledge the possible engine damage and check deeper. Currently, I am burning about 1 quart of oil every 200 miles. Obviously, this is a problem. My contention is that the cause may be from piston damage originating from the original recall and I am currently still at risk of severe damage and/or danger. I do not know the next steps in getting the dealer to investigate the cause of increased oil consumption.

Filed May 7, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 157,000 miles · TN · 1 injury

I was having issues with a prior recall, concerning the catalytic converters and overheating. (potentially leading to a stall / engine fire) I took my car to the shop and was told they had ran the upgrade and my car was mechanically sound. Throughout the following year, I had contacted kia over my car acting strange and not allowing me to accelerate while going down the road on several occasions. The car maxed out between 25-35 MPH on major highways 4 times to date. I kept taking it in and they done inspections, the car appeared in good mechanical shape. Exactly 2-3 days after picking my car up, it stalled on me again, resulting in 3 semi trucks almost colliding into me. My speed went from 75mpg down to 30mph on a 70mph interstate. After the upgrade, my engine would randomly start making a chirping sound / ticking sound. Several misfire codes presented themselves throughout this time and yet nothing was found stored in the cars computer. Kia stated it was recall related at one point and when the engine stalled the last round, the engine and car started shuddering down the interstate and now the engine has a loud knocking noise coming from it (threw piston / rod) and kia will not assist in the inspection of this safety recall issue. Kia has had me pay several times for inspections and towing to date. Hundreds of other owners have experienced these problems after they received the ecu logic upgrade and also prior to receiving it. Kia stated they were not exactly sure about my issues and that they have not received any other reports from owners concerning these matters. However, bbb and several online sources can confirm that others have experienced these exact same problems. I almost lost my life on 4 different occasions due to these safety issues. I have forum screenshots and a video on my problems. They all exceed 5mb. Any other way to send?

Filed Apr 19, 2020 · Engine · 151,290 miles · PA

I was driving home from work. Vehicle started normal in parking lot. Once on road I started to go up a hill. Vehicle started losing power. Obdii reader stated p0304 cylinder 4 misfire detected and p0420 catalyst system efficiency below threshold (bank 1). I was able to get my vehicle to a safe location. However, during that I again lost all power going up small hill. This all occurred in waynesburg, pa all power issues occurred on a main route and secondary roads.