There are no safety recalls for the 2025 Kia Soul, but owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA.
2025 Kia Soul problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Lane Departure | 2 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Lane Departure › Assist — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
- Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
- Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 27,899 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2025 Kia Soul complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 27,899 miles · reported Nov 5, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn at a green light, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power. The contact stated that several warning lights illuminated after the failure. The contact attempted to jumpstart the vehicle with the assistance of Campus Police and a tow truck company; however, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with battery failure. The contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by…
Engine · reported Nov 5, 2026
The 2025 Kia Soul auto engine shutoff feature for gas powered vehicles caused the engine to stall out and the vehicle to stop in an oncoming traffic lane. This occurred right when I was trying to depart from a stop sign at a busy intersection. Fortunately, the oncoming driver was able to narrowly avoid colliding with my vehicle by swerving around it. The oncoming driver was going at a rate of speed that had they chosen to use brakes rather than swerve, it could have been a fatal collision for me in this vehicle. The auto engine shutoff feature for gas engine Kia vehicles is noted by the Kia…
Unknown or Other · reported Aug 6, 2026
I purchased a used 2025 Kia Soul with approximately 12,930 miles on the odometer in July 2026. Prior to Friday, August 1, 2026, I had not experienced any warning lights, warning messages, drivability issues, or other symptoms. The vehicle appeared to operate normally. On August 1, 2026, as I pulled out of the parking lot, the car surged or lurched forward while pushing on the gas. I pulled over, and the engine RPM still would increase on its own while the vehicle was in park, and and while stopped with the brake pedal applied. On one occasion in traffic a week before, the vehicle stalled…
Lane Departure · reported May 29, 2026
When pulling out of a parking spot all of collision responses started to flash. This included front collision, side collision and rear collision. The power steering no longer worked. I bought the car new in 11/05/2025. I only have 1,311 miles on the car. I did have an oil change done by the dealer about a week prior and the report showed no problems. I am now very concerned about driving it even after the car would be repaired. I will say that KIA America arranged for the tow back to the dealership and I was given a loaner car to use. I honestly feel this is a safety hazard. Regards, [XXX]…
Air Bags · reported Mar 24, 2026
Hit a deer. Airbag did not deploy or emergency braking system didn't come on. Police took pictures of car. The car is at the repair shop now. Insurance company hasn't stated if it will be totaled. There were no other problems prior to incident.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2025 Kia Soul have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2025 Kia Soul as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Kia Soul?
Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (4 reports), followed by unknown or other (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 27,899 miles.
Are Kia recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kia dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.