Kia Soul Second generation (PS) (2014 - 2016)



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Second generation (PS) of Kia Soul has been in production since 2014 by 2016.

In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Second generation (PS) is longer than the previous generation by 0.8 inches , is wider by 0.6 inches , is lower by 0.4 inches. The weight of the car has increased by 99 lbs.


Kia Soul Second generation (PS) dimensions and specs


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Second generation (PS)
Body style Hatchback, Crossover
Engine options G4KD, 2.0L I-4, 163 HP, 146 lb/ft
G4FC, 1.6L I-4, 122 HP, 115 lb/ft
G4GC, 2.0L I-4, 138 HP, 136 lb/ft
Transmission 6-spd man w/OD, 6-spd auto w/OD
Drive type front-wheel
Length 163.00 in
Width 70.90 in
Height 63.00 in
Wheelbase 101.20 in
Curb weight 2714 - 2879 lbs
Number of doors 4
Seating capacity 5
Cargo capacity 24.2 cu.in
Cargo capacity with seats hold down 61.3 cu.in
Front hip room 53 - 53.2 in
Rear hip room 49 - 49.3 in
Front Headroom 39.6 - 40 in
Rear Headroom 39.5 - 40 in
Front shoulder room 55.5 - 56 in
Rear shoulder room 54.7 - 55 in
Fuel tank capacity 14.20 gal
MPG (City/Highway) 23 - 24/30 - 31
Towing capacity 1200 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph 7.7 - 8.5 sec
¼ mile time 16 - 16.6 sec

Kia Soul Common Problems generations


Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Kia Soul Second generation (PS) production period from 2014 to 2016 drivers have reported 690 complaints. The most common problems are ENGINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Model Year Complaints
2016 Soul
119
2015 Soul
223
2014 Soul
348

Problem Category Number of Problems
ENGINE
i have had my car to the dealer 4 times for this same issue which still has not been fixed....
330
~ 79185 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i had an emergency and tried at night to unlock electric doors for my passengers and i. upon attempting to...
108
~ 58042 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact rented a 2014 kia soul. the contact stated that the passenger's side heated seat caught on fire...
97
~ 57111 miles
STEERING
steering started making a clunking noise when turned slightly left or right. dealer says the steering rack needs replacing. part...
75
~ 26144 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the vehicle hit a tree at an unknown rate of speed. the seat belts functioned and the air bags were...
66
~ 45709 miles
POWER TRAIN
when accelerating from full stop or rolling stop vehicle hesitates and loses power when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear.
48
~ 49099 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
we were driving 75 mph. on i-75 outside dalton georgia in lots of traffic (the outer lane) at which time...
47
~ 48709 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i have had my car to the dealer 4 times for this same issue which still has not been fixed....
31
~ 27928 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
when braking there is fading pedal feel whereby braking grip is not linear with pedal pressure. *tr...
24
~ 16878 miles
AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns 2014 kia soul. the contact was driving approximately 50 mph and crashed into the rear of...
24
~ 20263 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
we had been driving for about 20 minutes. we pulled off highway to look at a tourist attraction. no indication...
16
~ 31342 miles
SEAT BELTS
as i was driving i had a sudden stop and my child was thrown from her seat as far as...
11
~ 20212 miles
WHEELS
this was a rental car the accident occurred resulting from driver error in a dark rural area sharp s curve...
10
~ 32978 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
cruise control randomly cut off. then esc and abs lights come on and disables anti-lock brakes system and stability control.
9
~ 44044 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
when making a turn of changing lanes when turn signal is set once it resets all lights turn off or...
8
~ 21870 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia soul. while driving approximately 80 mph the vehicle stalled and the check engine...
6
~ 103667 miles
SUSPENSION
front drive axle nut was loose and causing the left front wheel to shake violently. no work was ever done...
6
~ 21739 miles
SEATS
while driving down fairmount blvd. i hit a pot hole causing my tire to go flat and the air bags
6
~ 4117 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
the first panel of the panoramic sunroof shattered. *js...
4
~ 8775 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia soul. while driving 55 mph the contact was alerted that the front driver's...
2
~ 72141 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2014 kia soul. consumer writes in regards to catalytic converter safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the motor was replaced...
2
~ 60000 miles
STRUCTURE
the rear windshield did not seem properly secured or glued. there is no secured corners. october 5 2014 i unloaded...
2
~ 10000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
the rear windshield did not seem properly secured or glued. there is no secured corners. october 5 2014 i unloaded...
2
~ 10000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia soul. while driving approximately 30 mph and attempting to slow down by depressing...
1
~ 25000 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia soul. while driving at unknown speeds the front end of the vehicle shook....
1
~ 46900 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia soul. when the accelerator pedal was depressed at approximately 30 mph the vehicle...
1
~ 3600 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia soul. the contact stated that after closing the driver door the rear hatchback...
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2015 kia soul sputtered when going from first gear to second gear and then third. cw also the check engine...
1
EQUIPMENT
driver's side axle nut loose on 2014 kia soul. *tr...
1
~ 23000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
driver's side axle nut loose on 2014 kia soul. *tr...
1
~ 23000 miles
U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE > LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS
driver's side axle nut loose on 2014 kia soul. *tr...
1
~ 23000 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
tl* the contact rented a 2014 kia soul. the contact stated that the passenger's side heated seat caught on fire...
1
~ 18 miles

How to improve the appearance of your Kia Soul and to make it look younger?


Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Kia Soul to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.

However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.

Body kits

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    Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...

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Fender flares

  • EZ Flares – The Original Universal Flexible Foam Rubber 1-Inch Fender Flares

    EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...

    • ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
  • EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal Flexible Foam Rubber 2-Inch Fender Flares

    EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...

    • MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
  • GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip,Bumper Shield Retainer Clip Assortment 6506007AA 68039280-AA 6030441 for Jeep Wrangler Chrysler Ford GMC [60 Pcs] + Bonus Fastener Remover

    GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...

    • 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
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  • Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Flare Moulding Clips - Compatible with: Chrysler, Jeep - Wrangler, Liberty - Replaces OEM #: 55157055-AA, 55157065-AA, 68039280-AA

    Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...

    • Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
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  • 50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim Fastener, Fender Flare Retainer Clips Compatible with 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Highlander, RAV4, Tacoma - Replace OEM: 75495-35010 75397-35010

    50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...

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  • A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash Guards Mud Flaps Mudflaps Mudguard Fender Flares for Car Pickup Truck SUV with Hardware Front and Rear

    A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash G...

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Rims

  • All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips for Curb Rash Prevention – Universal Fit (Black)

    All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...

    • Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
    • 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
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  • TOUREN TR60 3260 Wheel 17X7.5 5X100/5X114.3 Offset 42 Full Matte Black

    TOUREN TR60 3260 Wheel 17X7.5 5X100/5X11...

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  • Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch Up Paint Rim Scratch Repair Pen Quick And Easy Wheel(BLACK)

    Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...

    • If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
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  • Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch Up Paint Rim Scratch Repair Pen Quick And Easy Wheel(silver)

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    • If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
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  • TOUREN TR60 Matte Black/Machined Ring Wheel with Alloy Steel (16 x 7. inches /100 x 100 mm, 42 mm Offset)

    TOUREN TR60 Matte Black/Machined Ring Wh...

    • Country Of Origin : China
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  • Touren TR60 Matte Black/Machined Ring Wheel with Alloy Steel (18 x 8. inches /108 x 108 mm, 40 mm Offset)

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Coilovers

  • iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Finish JDM Quick Release Fastener Kit Compatible With Car Bumper Trunk Fender Hatch Lid

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  • Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6'-9' Front Bumper Lip Splitter Diffuser Strut Rod Tie Bars Compatible with Most Vehicles [Silver]

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    • ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
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  • Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler Splitter Diffuser Protector Body Kit with Adjustable 10'-13' Support Splitter Rod Compatible with Honda Accord Civic, Volkswagen MK5 MK6 MK7, Black w/White

    Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...

    • 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
    • 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
  • Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotive Floor mat (Mats Color 19)

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  • Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light Strobe Tail Light Strobe Brake Flasher LED Flash Module Flash Strobe Controller for Motorcycles Cars Trucks Brake Light Tail Stop Light 12-30 V (4 Pieces)

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  • JUSTTOP Universal Cleaning Gel for Car, Detailing Putty Gel Detail Tools Car Interior Cleaner Laptop Cleaner(Blue)

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Decals

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