There are 4 owner-reported fuel system complaints for the 2017 Kia Soulin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while either stopped at a stoplight or while making a turn, the vehicle would lose motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with fuel system failure due to trash in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000. The VIN was invalid.
My kia soul 2017 had a catalytic burnout in 2021. Looks like the recall till 2016 should have been extended to 2017. This still pose a danger to consumers with model 2017 and newer models for overheating catalytic .
WHEN DRIVING, ESPECIALLY GOING AROUND CURVES, AND TURNING CORNERS, WITH FOOT COMPLETELY ON, PRESSING DOWN ON PEDAL, VEHICLE COMPLETELY STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. HAVE TO TAKE FOOR TOTALLY OFF PEDAL, TRY PRESSING DOWN AGAIN TO HOPEFULLY GET IT TO GO AGAIN
FOOT PRESSED ON GAS JUST STOPS IN MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. HAVE TO LET UP AND PRESS SECOND TIME TO GO AGAIN . WHILE DRIVING
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026