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Kia Soul recalls and problems

15 recalls and 5,621 owner complaints for 16 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
15
Complaints
5,621
Crashes reported
269
Fires reported
326

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Kia Soul by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2025 Soul0142010
2024 Soul0310100
2023 Soul45561151
2022 Soul1984183
2021 Soul224512350
2020 Soul13939668
2019 Soul1140118120
2018 Soul12221514131
2017 Soul12741714190
2016 Soul28252835250
2015 Soul49033484321
2014 Soul59043369281
2013 Soul36722347250
2012 Soul35162523252
2011 Soul3194275291
2010 Soul31352315190

Most reported Kia Soul problems

Problem areaReports
Engine3,177
Unknown or Other652
Electrical System532
Steering521
Power Train433
Engine and Engine Cooling419
Fuel/Propulsion System339
Exterior Lighting239
Service Brakes204
Air Bags196

All Kia Soul recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
25V-099Feb 17, 20252021–2023Engine and Engine CoolingKia America, Inc.
23V-830Dec 22, 20232023Air BagsKia America, Inc.
23V-652Sep 25, 20232011–2013Park outsideService Brakes, HydraulicKia America, Inc.
23V-531Jul 31, 20232023Park outsidePower TrainKia America, Inc.
23V-298Apr 26, 20232023Electrical SystemKia America, Inc.
22V-096Feb 18, 20222014Air BagsKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014 Soul vehicles.
22V-031Jan 25, 20222017–2019Air BagsKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles.
21V-259Apr 13, 20212020–2021EngineKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines.
20V-750Dec 2, 20202014–2015EngineKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles.
19V-120Feb 22, 20192012–2016Engine, Engine and Engine CoolingKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines.
17V-608Sep 29, 20172014–2016SteeringKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles.
15V-123Mar 2, 20152014–2015Vehicle Speed ControlKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric vehicles manufactured July 21, 2013, to January 8, 2015.
14V-822Dec 29, 20142010–2013StructureKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof.
13V-114Apr 1, 20132010–2011Exterior LightingKia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year…
10V-388Aug 31, 20102010Electrical SystemKia is recalling certain model year 2010 soul and model year 2011 sorento vehicles manufactured from september 7, 2009 through july 30, 2010.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Kia Soul?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2014 Kia Soul has the most reports (904). Check the 2014 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Kia Soul have?

NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls covering Kia Soul model years 2010–2023.

What are the most common Kia Soul problems?

Owners report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems most often.