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2022 Kia Soul

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
1
on record
MPG
29
combined

Fatalities reported

Owner complaints to NHTSA include 3 reports involving a death. Read the complaint record closely.

Recalls1
Complaints88
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2022 Kia Soul

1 recall
88 complaints
29 MPG combined
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
1
Owner complaints
88
Complaints citing a crash
4

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

1 Recall on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.

  • 25V099000high

    Engine issue

    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.

Consumer complaints

88 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

88
Total
4
Crashes
1
Fires
8
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE74
  • OTHER6
  • AIR BAGS3
  • BRAKES3
  • STRUCTURE1

Serious Concerns

88 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve a death. 8 reports involve injuries. 4 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)74
miscellaneous issues6
airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)3

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Small Station Wagons
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (AM-S7)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

27

City

32

Hwy

29

Comb

Annual cost
$2,050
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

Kia Soul problems

3,073 owner complaints analysed

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Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  2. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  3. Recall

    Recall 25V099000

    Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.