2013 Kia Soul Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 30 fuel system complaints for the 2013 Kia Soul, 5% of the 662 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 102,000 miles. No recall is tied to this fuel system issue.
- Fuel System complaints
- 30
- 5% of 662
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 102,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the car acting like it is starved for fuel when slowing to turn, requiring the gas pedal to be pumped to keep it running.
- Some report the vehicle stalling completely and refusing to move or start again, sometimes in the middle of an intersection or traffic.
- When restarting after a stall, some owners noticed white smoke and a strong gasoline odor coming from the engine.
- Separate from stalling, some owners report the engine consuming oil at a fast rate with no leaks found, even after replacing parts like the PCV valve or pistons.
When 2013 Kia Soul fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint May 5, 2016, latest Jun 22, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Kia Soul
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Soul model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Kia Soul have?
- NHTSA lists 30 fuel system complaints for the 2013 Kia Soul, which is 5% of the 662 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Kia Soul fuel system?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system complaint category on the 2013 Kia Soul.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2013 Kia Soul is 102,000 miles.
- What do owners say happens with the fuel system?
- Owners describe stalling, hesitation when slowing down, and in some cases white smoke or a gasoline smell after the car stalls and is restarted.
- Were there any fires linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 3 fire incidents among the 2013 Kia Soul complaints overall, though the sampled fuel system complaints in this dataset describe stalling rather than fire.