That’s interesting! I have a 2016 model, and I’ve never gotten a recall notice. Should I check with my dealer?
Absolutely, boothmichael. Always worth checking. The recall system can be hit or miss with notifications.
That really makes you wonder about how effective those repairs truly are!
5 Likes
I feel like I’m in a transmission rollercoaster. One minute it’s fine, the next it feels like it’s bucking! Has anyone fixed it with regular maintenance?
This is a common issue. Just traded mine in because I didn’t trust the transmission. Recalls are supposed to fix issues, but it seems like many still have problems lingering.
That’s so relatable! It’s like a game of roulette with these cars. Regular maintenance can help, but I’m skeptical.
Kind of funny, steve61—you’re right! Just wish the game had better odds for us Kia Soul owners!
7 Likes
I only recently found out about the history of these issues. It surprises me that Kia hasn’t made a more significant effort to resolve them permanently.
I completely agree. I often wonder about their quality assurance processes. We’ve all paid good money for these cars.
I’ve been hearing mixed reviews about these recalls. Some say the repairs have worked wonderfully, while others are still having issues. How can that be?
2 Likes
I guess it depends on the individual car and its history! Some owners might have been more proactive with maintenance.
Exactly! Everyone’s experience is different. It’s a bit frustrating when we can’t get a straightforward answer from Kia on their fixes.
So true! Maybe we should all just swap our Kia Souls for something a bit more reliable!
5 Likes
I’ve been experiencing issues with my 2018 Kia Soul’s transmission. It started with some jerking when shifting gears. Has anyone else faced this?
1 Like
Yes, I’ve had the same problem! It’s frustrating. I took it to the dealer, but they said they couldn’t replicate it. Anyone found a solution?
I had similar jerking issues but mixed with a weird delay before acceleration. I ended up changing the transmission fluid, and it helped a bit. Just a suggestion!
Did you use a specific brand of fluid? I’m nervous about doing this myself, but I want to try anything at this point.
I used Valvoline’s Dexron VI. It’s essential to check the owner’s manual for compatibility. Good luck, it’s worth a shot!
3 Likes
I’ve noticed that my transmission starts slipping a lot when the car is cold. Anyone experienced this behavior? It seems to get worse in the winter.
1 Like
Same here! It makes me feel like I’m driving a clunker. I really hope Kia addresses these issues.