2014 Kia Soul Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 57 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Kia Soul, 6% of its 900 total complaints for the year, with 10 fires and a median failure mileage of 84,675. No related recalls are listed in this dataset for this component.
- Fuel System complaints
- 57
- 6% of 900
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 10
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 84,675 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report a loud pop or bang from the engine area while driving around 70 mph, followed by loss of power and smoke or fire from the engine compartment.
- Some describe white or black smoke pouring from under the hood or rear of the vehicle at highway speeds, with the vehicle stalling and refusing to restart.
- Several report the engine compartment catching fire within a minute of visible smoke, sometimes while the vehicle was parked and not running.
- One owner reported fuel fumes inside the cabin caused by a fuel cap that did not close properly.
- Another owner reported repeated engine smoking on the same vehicle beginning shortly after purchase, with the dealer citing a flaw in the engine head.
When 2014 Kia Soul fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 11, 2014, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2014 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 common are fuel system complaints on the 2014 Kia Soul?
- NHTSA lists 57 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Soul, which is 6% of the 900 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Kia Soul fuel system?
- This dataset lists no related recalls tied to the Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Soul.
- Do fuel system problems cause fires in the 2014 Kia Soul?
- Yes, NHTSA records 10 fires among the complaints filed for this component and model year, with no reported crashes or injuries.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 84,675 miles, based on NHTSA data.