How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA list for the 2014 Kia Soul?

NHTSA lists 58 complaints in this category 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 transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2014 Kia Soul.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2014 Kia Soul?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 Kia Soul is 76,400 miles.

How does the 2014 Soul compare to other model years for this problem area?

The 2014 Soul had 58 complaints (6% share) in this area; nearby years 2015 and 2016 had more, 60 and 61 complaints (7% and 8% share), while 2020 had the highest with 89 complaints and a 23% share.

Were there any fires linked to transmission complaints on the 2014 Kia Soul?

NHTSA data shows 4 fire reports among all complaints for the 2014 Soul, including at least one filed under the Transmission & Powertrain component.

2014 Kia Soul Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 58 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Kia Soul, 6% of its 900 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 76,400 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 58; 6% of 900
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 76,400 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report hesitation and power loss when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear from a full or rolling stop.
Some drivers describe the vehicle rolling backward on an incline unless the parking brake is engaged, even though dealers could not duplicate the issue.
One owner reported constant gear-shift hesitation and slow acceleration that a dealer linked to a timing belt without a clear diagnosis.
A separate report describes sudden loss of engine power followed by a dealer diagnosis of a defective transmission needing replacement.
One complaint mentions a fire that occurred while the brakes and throttle became inoperable during a highway merge, under 75,000 miles.

When 2014 Kia Soul transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 13, 2014, latest Sep 21, 2026.

58 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2014 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2019 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Kia Soul

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Soul model year

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

201011 (8%)
201113 (7%)
201221 (4%)
201314 (2%)
201458 (6%)
201560 (7%)
201661 (8%)
201719 (7%)
201831 (14%)
20195 (4%)
202089 (23%)
202126 (11%)
202212 (14%)
20235 (10%)
20242 (7%)
20251 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA list for the 2014 Kia Soul?: NHTSA lists 58 complaints in this category 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 transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2014 Kia Soul.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2014 Kia Soul?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 Kia Soul is 76,400 miles.
How does the 2014 Soul compare to other model years for this problem area?: The 2014 Soul had 58 complaints (6% share) in this area; nearby years 2015 and 2016 had more, 60 and 61 complaints (7% and 8% share), while 2020 had the highest with 89 complaints and a 23% share.
Were there any fires linked to transmission complaints on the 2014 Kia Soul?: NHTSA data shows 4 fire reports among all complaints for the 2014 Soul, including at least one filed under the Transmission & Powertrain component.