Kia Soul recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
15 recalls found for the Kia Soul in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 5,528 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Soul | 0 | 12 |
| 2024 Kia Soul | 0 | 29 |
| 2023 Kia Soul | 4 | 51 |
| 2022 Kia Soul | 1 | 88 |
| 2021 Kia Soul | 2 | 232 |
| 2020 Kia Soul | 1 | 379 |
| 2019 Kia Soul | 1 | 136 |
| 2018 Kia Soul | 1 | 218 |
| 2017 Kia Soul | 1 | 271 |
| 2016 Kia Soul | 2 | 811 |
| 2015 Kia Soul | 4 | 898 |
| 2014 Kia Soul | 5 | 898 |
| 2013 Kia Soul | 3 | 662 |
| 2012 Kia Soul | 3 | 514 |
| 2011 Kia Soul | 3 | 194 |
| 2010 Kia Soul | 3 | 135 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kia dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.
Newest Kia Soul recalls
- Feb 17, 202525V099000Engine and engine cooling137,256 vehiclesKia Seltos and Soul
The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
- Dec 22, 202323V830000Air bags2,967 vehiclesKia Seltos and Soul
Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.
- Sep 25, 202323V652000Service brakes, hydraulic1,730,192 vehiclesKia Borrego, Rio and 10 more models
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Park outside until repaired
- Jul 31, 202323V531000Power train39,765 vehiclesKia Seltos, Soul and 1 more model
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
Park outside until repaired
- Apr 26, 202323V298000Electrical system108,936 vehiclesKia Niro, Niro Phev and 5 more models
The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.
- Feb 18, 202222V096000Air bags128,280 vehicles2014 Kia Soul
The front air bags may not deploy during a crash if the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) loses communication with the front impact sensors.
- Jan 25, 202222V031000Air bags410,619 vehiclesKia Sedona, Soul and 3 more models
The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit.
- Apr 13, 202121V259000Engine147,249 vehiclesKia Soul and Seltos
The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.