Kia Soul Engine Mount: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the Soul, a documented case on a related model saw all three mount bolts on one side genuinely shear off completely, leaving nothing holding the engine.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — engine mount (aftermarket) Febi 179547 / Lemförder 4306101
| Engine Mount — Right (aftermarket) | Kavo EEM-10090, Febi 179547 |
|---|---|
| Engine Mount — Left (aftermarket) | Febest HYM-DFLH (DSG/dual-clutch), Original Imperium 610570 |
| Engine Mount — Other mounts (position not stated) (aftermarket) | Kavo EEM-10123 (auto), Lemförder 4306101 (manual) |
| Genuine (OE) number | Not quoted in the catalogue listings — mounts differ by engine and gearbox, so order the genuine ones against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | The listing above shows examples for the engines checked; petrol, diesel, manual and automatic versions often use different mounts, and cars usually have more than one mount. |
A Genuinely Alarming, Real Failure Mode Worth Knowing About — Kia Soul Engine Mount
This is genuinely worth knowing beyond simple rubber wear: one documented case on a related model saw all three bolts securing an engine mount shear off completely, leaving absolutely nothing physically holding that side of the engine in place. Worth having any mount with unusual movement or a persistent knock inspected properly rather than assuming it's simply cosmetic wear.
It's also genuinely worth knowing a money-relevant distinguishing test: with the car in neutral, giving the engine a few gentle revs — if the vibration reduces or disappears, this points toward a mount issue, whereas vibration that persists regardless of engine speed in neutral is more consistent with a failing dual mass flywheel, a considerably more expensive component.
Kia Soul Engine Mount: Watch: Replacing It
Kia Soul Engine Mount: What It Does
Engine mounts secure the engine and transmission to the chassis while absorbing vibration and movement, preventing that vibration from transferring directly into the cabin. Most versions of the Soul use several mounts working together — typically at least one on each side of the engine plus a torque mount — and a single failed mount can throw off the whole assembly's balance.
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Kia Soul Engine Mount: Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Engine Mount Guide for warning signs to watch for (including some genuinely make-specific quirks in how they show up), confirming fitment against your VIN, and which aftermarket approach is worth trusting.
More Kia Engine Mount
The same part, covered across other Kia models.