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Kia Soul Research

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0 Recalls
41 Complaints
4★ Safety Rating
FREE Gov Data
2026 2025 2024

🛡️ NCAP Crash Test Safety Ratings

Year Overall Front Crash Side Crash Rollover
2025
2024

⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (0)

No recalls found for the Kia Soul in recent model years. That's a good sign!

💬 Consumer Complaints (41)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Kia Soul owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 5
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE 2
SERVICE BRAKES 2
LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2
BACK OVER PREVENTION 2
ENGINE 2
LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1
AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1
2025 model • POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • 08/01/2026

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…

2025 model • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • 05/30/2026

Car window was broken into while the car was locked and the alarm was on. the alarm did not go off!

2025 model • LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE • 05/22/2026

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…

2024 model • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • 08/02/2026

The check engine light on my 2024 KIA Soul came on. I took the car to the dealer and had them check it. They said said that there were multiple problems with the transmission. They recommended that I have the transmission replaced. I had them replace the transmission for over 4,100 dollars. I bought the car brand new from KIA.…

2024 model • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • 07/01/2026

The car will not lock via the key fob or automatic door locks. When you turn off the ignition and open the drivers door it chimes and you can not lock the doors. It’s in park, and I turn the steering wheel. I’ve unplugged the negative battery, and had the fuses checked.

2024 model • SERVICE BRAKES • 07/09/2026

Had to make a panic stop in rain on interstate due to vehicle in front of me using emergency turn around (vehicle was not authorized to use). Brake pedal went down furthur than normal amd abs did not activate. Barely missed having an accident. Exiting 12 miles later brake pedal went to floor. Stopped (had to pump pedal repeatedly to…

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