2016 Kia Soul

$900
from
390
listings
$900–$25K
price range
Low$900
High$24,995
From$900
Avg Mileage98,718 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 390 active dealer listings as of

2016 Kia Soul Pricing

Price Trend

+40.9%
$522.5$900.6$1K$2K$2KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$775
3 data pointsAs of Mar 26

The price range is enormous.

Some are steals, some are wildly overpriced. A scout cuts through the noise and surfaces the ones worth your time.

Kia Soul Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 2016 Kia Soul's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 787 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

2
Recalls
787
Complaints
29
Crashes
34
Fires
Recall Findings
19V1200002019-22-02
ENGINE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.

Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. The leaking oil may contact the exhaust, increasing the risk of a fire.

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17V6080002017-29-09
STEERING

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.

If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Kia Soul has accumulated 787 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine331
02Engine And Engine Cooling50
03Unknown Or Other46
04Engine And Engine Cooling,engine44
05Unknown Or Other,engine30
787 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Where to Find 2016 Kia Soul

32States

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 32 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

Buying a 2016 Kia Soul?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2016 Kia Soul a good car to buy?

The 2016 Kia Soul has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Kia Soul?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2016 Kia Soul. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Kia Soul?

Fuel economy ranges from 26 to 105 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $1519 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2016 Kia Soul?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2016 Kia Soul, based on 787 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2016 compare to other Kia Soul years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Kia Soul model years. Visit the Kia Soul buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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