Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 268 complaints for the 2017 Kia Soul, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

268

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V0310002022-25-01

AIR BAGS

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 268 issues reported over 1 model years, engine problems are the most common for the 2017 Kia Soul. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine148

02Unknown Or Other15

03Air Bags12

04Power Train,engine10

05Electrical System,engine5

268 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Soul Fuel Economy

27–105mpg combined

24-120city

30-92hwy

$700-$2,500/yr

The 2017 Kia Soul delivers 27 to 105 MPG combined across 5 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Soul Electric - Automatic (A1)

105mpg

Front-Wheel DriveEV

120 city92 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean

Soul - Automatic (AM7)

28mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city31 hwy~$2,400/yr6/10 Average

Soul - Automatic (S6)

27mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city30 hwy~$2,500/yr6/10 Average

Soul - Automatic (S6)

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city30 hwy~$2,500/yr6/10 Average

Soul - Manual 6-spd

27mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city30 hwy~$2,500/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2017 Kia Soul

34States

25%in top 3

Florida has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 34 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

FLFlorida

36410%

TXTexas

35610%

DCWashington DC

2266%

CACalifornia

2236%

GAGeorgia

2146%

MDMaryland

2066%

AZArizona

1484%

PAPennsylvania

1464%

NCNorth Carolina

1424%

OHOhio

1344%

ILIllinois

1183%

DEDelaware

1093%

MIMichigan

1013%

MOMissouri

1013%

OKOklahoma

983%

OROregon

922%

WAWashington

892%

IN74

NJNew Jersey

722%

NYNew York

672%

NVNevada

662%

TN64

VA44

UT41

NH40

MN36

CO35

MA30

WI28

AL26

CT26

NM20

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2017.

2017 Kia Soul Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2017 Kia Soul a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2017 Kia Soul. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2017 Kia Soul?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2017 Kia Soul. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2017 Kia Soul?

You'll get between 27 and 105 MPG combined from the 2017 Kia Soul, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2017 Kia Soul?

ENGINE problems top the list with 268 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.