2017 Kia Soul Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2017 Kia Soul, 6% of its 272 total complaints for the year. These complaints involve 4 crashes and 3 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 19,990 miles. No brake-related recall is on file for this model year.
- Brakes complaints
- 15
- 6% of 272
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 19,990 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal travels to the floor with little resistance, sometimes right after a repair attempt.
- Pedal has to be pumped repeatedly because the vehicle fails to stop from moderate speeds like 25 mph.
- Brakes grab and release unevenly against the rotors, paired with grinding noise and a soft pedal feel.
- ABS and traction control sensors fail repeatedly, sometimes turning off ABS and traction control entirely.
- Multiple warning lights (ABS, brake, airbag, tire pressure, power steering) appear together with a malfunctioning speedometer.
- Owners report the vehicle failing to slow or stop even with the brake pedal fully depressed, leading to collisions.
When 2017 Kia Soul brake complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 27, 2017, latest Aug 2, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Kia Soul?
- NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2017 Kia Soul, which is 6% of the 272 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Kia Soul?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2017 Kia Soul.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2017 Kia Soul?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 19,990 miles.
- Have brake problems on the 2017 Kia Soul caused crashes or injuries?
- Yes. NHTSA records show 4 crashes and 3 injuries linked to brake complaints on the 2017 Kia Soul.
- How does the 2017 Kia Soul compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2017 Soul's 6% share of complaints tied to brakes is lower than earlier years like 2011 at 27% and 2013 at 15%, but higher than 2016's 3% and 2018's 4%.