Model year
2022 Kia Soul
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 94 complaints for the 2022 Kia Soul (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (54), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (19), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (15). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated the SUV FWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 29–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$2,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2010 135 complaints
- 2011 194 complaints
- 2012 514 complaints
- 2013 667 complaints
- 2014 902 complaints
- 2015 902 complaints
- 2016 816 complaints
- 2017 272 complaints
- 2018 219 complaints
- 2019 137 complaints
- 2020 387 complaints
- 2021 238 complaints
- 2022 94 complaints
- 2023 54 complaints
- 2024 30 complaints
- 2025 12 complaints
Recalls
25V099000 · Feb 17, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
Complaints
94 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 1, injury field 8, deaths field 3. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ25001 | Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL | Aug 6, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 · possibility 0.147 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soul · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 33 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Soul Eco dynamics · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 35 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Soul · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 32 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
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