2019 Kia Soul Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Kia Soul, 11% of its 136 total complaints for the year — a higher share than most other Soul model years. The median mileage at failure was 41,977, and there are no related recalls tied to this component.
- Fuel System complaints
- 15
- 11% of 136
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 41,977 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Fuel injectors reportedly stick open, flooding the engine with gas and requiring replacement of multiple injectors on vehicles under two years old.
- Owners describe sudden loss of power at highway speed, with the vehicle unable to accelerate past 20-40 MPH before stalling or coasting to a stop.
- At low speeds under 5 mph, some drivers report the vehicle stalls and does not respond to the gas pedal for several seconds, especially while turning.
- One owner reported severe corrosion on the fuel tank straps discovered during an unrelated inspection.
- A separate case describes a missing drain plug that caused a leak, engine failure, and the vehicle being towed from the highway.
When 2019 Kia Soul fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 19, 2019, latest Jun 12, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2019 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 2019 Kia Soul have?
- NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Kia Soul, which is 11% of the 136 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Kia Soul fuel system?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Kia Soul.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems usually appear on the 2019 Kia Soul?
- The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2019 Kia Soul is 41,977 miles.
- What kind of fuel system failures do owners report on the 2019 Kia Soul?
- Owners describe stuck-open fuel injectors flooding the engine, sudden loss of power at highway speed, stalling at low speed while turning, and in one case corroded fuel tank straps.
- Were there any fires linked to fuel system complaints on the 2019 Kia Soul?
- NHTSA records show 1 fire reported among the complaints filed for the 2019 Kia Soul during this period, though it was logged under the Engine component rather than Fuel System specifically.