Bought this car and had no issues until we had the recall for the knock sensor "fixed." Within a few days it started to die while driving and the check engine light began flashing. Checked codes and replaced spark plugs and ignition coils. Still not able to drive the car over 25 and it dies. Now throwing code for catalytic converter. There was a recall for this, but my car apparently isn't included in this recall. Not worth the money to fix it. Will never buy another kia!

Thanksgiving Eve my Check Engine Light started flashing and I didn't have ANY Acceleration so I was able to get it to the KIA Dealership to have it diagnosed. They ended up replacing a Knock Sensor, which I believe is a fancy word for the Oil Sending Unit. The following Tuesday the same thing happened to me again but this time something else triggered the Knock Sensor so the Mechanic reset some things and got it running again but told me that if it happened again I would need to replace the Engine. Well I didn't have to wait long for my answer. Last night my car broke down AGAIN! This is on the 2.0L Engine. Apparently there is noise in the Pistons causing the Knock Sensor problem.

My beloved Soul started burning oil around 90k miles. It’s been down hill ever since. Catalytic converter, spark plugs. All the dealership will say is that it’s a known issue. I’m a second owner so the warranty doesn’t cover me. All I can do now is sell it for parts. I bought it in 2016, loved it and changed the oil faithfully. So sad.