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P0014 on KIA SOUL

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
10
Most Affected
2015, 2016, 2022

What P0014 Means on Your KIA SOUL

Real KIA SOUL Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"The engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to hesitate and lose power while driving, making the vehicle unsafe to operate. The problem involves the engine and powertrain. A Kia dealer inspected the vehicle and found a timing-related engine fault code (P0014)."

— 2015 KIA SOUL owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 11/10/2025

"My 2015 Kia Soul is experiencing ongoing, severe oil consumption. Despite having an extended warranty for rod bearing failure (15 years/150,000 miles), my Kia dealership refuses to perform an oil consumption test because my vehicle has slightly exceeded 100,000 miles (currently at ~106,500)."

— 2015 KIA SOUL owner • POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • Filed 05/21/2025

"The car has consistently burned oil, and I’ve had several engine-related repairs: 09/2022: Camshaft replaced. The check engine light came on again, but I was told the camshaft was fine and that the car just needed an oil change. 04/2023: Check engine light came on, AutoZone diagnostic code P0011."

— 2015 KIA SOUL owner • ENGINE • Filed 09/30/2024

"Leasing a 2015 Kia Soul + from Weston Kia in Portland, Or. on 9/1/20 with 94,191 miles on it. I’ve had routine oil changes done on 12/14/20 @ 99,961 miles & again on 3/8/21 @ 104,432."

— 2015 KIA SOUL owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 12/01/2020

"My car started making a 'bubbling' noise from under the hood when i accelerated. i took it to the kia dealership they connected it to the computer no codes thrown. told me nothings wrong. on wednesday 11/7/18 the bubbling noise was vety loud, then a check engine light came on."

— 2015 KIA SOUL owner • ENGINE • Filed 11/08/2018

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0014 on KIA SOUL

50%
10%
10%
10%
10%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2015
5
2016
2
2020
1
2022
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0014 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026