How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2013 Kia Soul have?

NHTSA lists 15 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2013 Kia Soul, which is about 2% of the model year's 662 total complaints.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Kia Soul's windows or wipers?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Visibility & Wipers complaint category for the 2013 Kia Soul.

At what mileage do these problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 22,900 miles.

What is the most common visibility complaint on the 2013 Kia Soul?

Owners most often describe the rear hatch glass shattering or blowing out when a door is closed, along with windshields cracking without an obvious impact.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to this issue?

NHTSA records show 1 crash and 3 injuries associated with Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Kia Soul, and no fires.

2013 Kia Soul Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Kia Soul, about 2% of its 662 total complaints. There are no related recalls. The median mileage at failure was 22,900, and the issue involved 1 crash and 3 injuries.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 15; 2% of 662
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 22,900 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Rear hatch glass spontaneously shatters or blows outward when the driver door is shut, sometimes with no impact involved.
Windshield develops a crack near the rearview mirror mount with no prior rock strike noticed.
Washer fluid lines freeze in cold weather, cutting off windshield washer function and blocking visibility.
Windshield wipers fail to operate intermittently while driving in snowy conditions.
Windshield chips or cracks after small rock impacts at moderate highway speeds.
Wipers run slower than expected on the fastest setting or make a loud noise even after replacement.

When 2013 Kia Soul visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 23, 2013, latest Nov 21, 2023.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to Nov 2023; peak Jun 2013 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2013 Kia Soul

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Soul model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201011 (9%)
201117 (9%)
20125 (1%)
201315 (2%)
20147 (1%)
20157 (1%)
20168 (1%)
20171 (0%)
20183 (1%)
20194 (3%)
20203 (1%)
20217 (3%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (2%)
20240 (0%)
20251 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2013 Kia Soul have?: NHTSA lists 15 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2013 Kia Soul, which is about 2% of the model year's 662 total complaints.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Kia Soul's windows or wipers?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Visibility & Wipers complaint category for the 2013 Kia Soul.
At what mileage do these problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 22,900 miles.
What is the most common visibility complaint on the 2013 Kia Soul?: Owners most often describe the rear hatch glass shattering or blowing out when a door is closed, along with windshields cracking without an obvious impact.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to this issue?: NHTSA records show 1 crash and 3 injuries associated with Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Kia Soul, and no fires.