2014 Kia Soul Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 38 brake complaints for the 2014 Kia Soul, 4% of that model year's 900 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 43,000 miles, with 5 crashes and 2 fires linked to brake issues, but no related recall has been issued.
- Brakes complaints
- 38
- 4% of 900
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 43,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal traveling to the floor with little or no resistance, sometimes right after dealer service.
- Some describe a fading or spongy pedal feel where braking force does not match how hard the pedal is pressed.
- Several say the ABS and ESC warning lights come on together and disable anti-lock braking, which owners attribute to a faulty brake switch.
- Owners report the pedal becoming very stiff and requiring extreme pressure to slow the vehicle, especially at low speeds.
- One owner reported the brake pedal rubber cover detaching, causing their foot to slip off the pedal while driving.
- Owners describe brakes turning mushy and weak over time, sometimes paired with vibration or shaking during braking.
When 2014 Kia Soul brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 12, 2014, latest Sep 21, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2014 Kia Soul
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes 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 brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Kia Soul?
- NHTSA lists 38 brake complaints for the 2014 Kia Soul, which is 4% of the 900 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Kia Soul?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints filed for the 2014 Kia Soul.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2014 Kia Soul?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2014 Kia Soul is 43,000 miles.
- Have brake problems on the 2014 Kia Soul caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data links 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries to the brake complaints reported for the 2014 Kia Soul.
- How does the 2014 Kia Soul compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2014 model's brake complaints made up 4% of its total complaints, lower than the 27% share seen in 2011 and the 15% share seen in 2013, based on NHTSA data.