2017 Kia Soul Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 19 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Kia Soul, 7% of its 272 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 72,000. There are no related recalls tied to this fuel system category for this model year.
- Fuel System complaints
- 19
- 7% of 272
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 72,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle suddenly loses power and stalls in the middle of the road, requiring the driver to release and reapply the gas pedal to regain motion.
- Sudden loss of acceleration or stalling while stopped at a light or turning, in one case traced by a dealer to debris found inside the fuel tank.
- Engine loses power and dies abruptly while driving in traffic, in one instance linked to a broken high-pressure fuel pump found by a Kia dealer.
- Strong gas smell noticed while idling, paired with faster-than-expected oil consumption.
- Check engine light blinks on and the car's speed drops sharply after roughly 30 miles of driving.
- Jerking or shaking when the vehicle is placed in drive and the gas pedal is pressed, most noticeable when the engine is not fully warmed up.
When 2017 Kia Soul fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 24, 2019, latest Jul 13, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2017 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 many fuel system complaints does the 2017 Kia Soul have?
- NHTSA lists 19 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Kia Soul, which is 7% of the 272 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2017 Kia Soul?
- According to the data provided, there are no related recalls listed for the Fuel System category on the 2017 Kia Soul.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2017 Kia Soul?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2017 Kia Soul is 72,000 miles.
- What do owners describe as the main fuel system symptom?
- Owners most often describe sudden loss of power or stalling while driving, sometimes requiring them to release and press the gas pedal again to regain motion.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to these fuel system complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 fire among the 19 fuel system complaints for the 2017 Kia Soul, with 0 injuries reported.