KIA SOUL
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
KIA SOUL Reliability Overview
The KIA SOUL has been produced from 2010 to 2025. Over 16 model years, NHTSA has received 7,147 complaints and issued 34 recall campaigns for this model.
16
Model Years
7,147
Complaints
34
Recalls
2010–2025
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2025 KIA SOUL
Complaints: 11
Recalls: 0
★★★★☆
Top Issue: exterior-lighting
2024 KIA SOUL
Complaints: 31
Recalls: 0
★★★★☆
Top Issue: electrical-system
2023 KIA SOUL
Complaints: 76
Recalls: 4
★★★★☆
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2022 KIA SOUL
Complaints: 108
Recalls: 1
★★★★☆
Top Issue: engine
2021 KIA SOUL
Complaints: 241
Recalls: 2
★★★★☆
Top Issue: engine
2020 KIA SOUL
Complaints: 447
Recalls: 1
★★★★☆
Top Issue: engine
2019 KIA SOUL
Complaints: 179
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2018 KIA SOUL
Complaints: 265
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2017 KIA SOUL
Complaints: 337
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2016 KIA SOUL
Complaints: 1,094
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2015 KIA SOUL
Complaints: 1,189
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2014 KIA SOUL
Complaints: 1,198
Recalls: 5
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2013 KIA SOUL
Complaints: 849
Recalls: 3
★★★★☆
Top Issue: engine
2012 KIA SOUL
Complaints: 662
Recalls: 3
★★★★☆
Top Issue: engine
2011 KIA SOUL
Complaints: 268
Recalls: 3
★★★★☆
Top Issue: service-brakes-hydraulic
2010 KIA SOUL
Complaints: 192
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 0 | ★★★★☆ | exterior-lighting |
| 2024 | 31 | 0 | ★★★★☆ | electrical-system |
| 2023 | 76 | 4 | ★★★★☆ | unknown-or-other |
| 2022 | 108 | 1 | ★★★★☆ | engine |
| 2021 | 241 | 2 | ★★★★☆ | engine |
| 2020 | 447 | 1 | ★★★★☆ | engine |
| 2019 | 179 | 1 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2018 | 265 | 1 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2017 | 337 | 1 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2016 | 1,094 | 2 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2015 | 1,189 | 4 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2014 | 1,198 | 5 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2013 | 849 | 3 | ★★★★☆ | engine |
| 2012 | 662 | 3 | ★★★★☆ | engine |
| 2011 | 268 | 3 | ★★★★☆ | service-brakes-hydraulic |
| 2010 | 192 | 3 | N/A | electrical-system |