2019 Kia Soul

Engine complaints dominate what 2019 Kia Soul owners report, and the pattern is consistent: sudden oil consumption, rough running, and catastrophic internal failures. Owners frequently describe engines developing a loud knocking noise followed by complete loss of power, often while driving at highway speeds. Several report that the engine failed with relatively low or moderate mileage and no prior warning signs. A recurring theme involves individual cylinders failing, owners describe the engine running rough and misfiring before shutting down entirely. Oil consumption showing up between oil changes is another repeated complaint, sometimes appearing before the more serious failures. A smaller cluster of owners reports fuel and propulsion issues, including stalling and a catalytic converter fault code triggering the check engine light, occasionally tied to the same loss-of-power events described in the engine complaints. Airbag-related reports make up a smaller third group but carry less volume than the engine issues.