With 1 recalls and 202 complaints, the 2018 Kia Soul rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

202

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

The 2018 Kia Soul's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 202 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine92

02Unknown Or Other12

03Power Train,engine11

04Power Train11

05Air Bags6

202 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Soul Fuel Economy

27–108mpg combined

24-124city

30-93hwy

$700-$1,600/yr

Fuel economy for the 2018 Kia Soul ranges from 27 to 108 MPG combined across 5 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Soul Electric - Automatic (A1)

108mpg

Front-Wheel DriveEV

124 city93 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean

Soul - Automatic (AM7)

28mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city31 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Soul - Automatic (S6)

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Soul - Automatic (S6)

27mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Soul - Manual 6-spd

27mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2018 Kia Soul

32States

28%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 31 other states nationwide.

FLFlorida

68411%

TXTexas

5799%

CACalifornia

5118%

DCWashington DC

3936%

MDMaryland

3476%

AZArizona

3135%

PAPennsylvania

2684%

GAGeorgia

2474%

NCNorth Carolina

2374%

HIHawaii

2153%

ILIllinois

1993%

DEDelaware

1843%

WAWashington

1472%

MOMissouri

1452%

OHOhio

1432%

NHNew Hampshire

1262%

MAMassachusetts

1202%

NVNevada

1142%

TNTennessee

1102%

OK106

OR105

IN103

MI75

NJ70

NY70

CT63

UT54

CO52

MN47

KY46

VA44

LA38

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

2018 Kia Soul: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2018 Kia Soul a good car to buy?

The 2018 Kia Soul has its strengths and its watch-outs. 1 recall has been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report engine as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Kia Soul?

Yes, 1 recall on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 Kia Soul?

Depending on configuration, the 2018 Kia Soul delivers 27–108 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2018 Kia Soul?

Out of 202 owner complaints, engine issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 2018 compare to other Kia Soul years?

Each Kia Soul model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Kia Soul overview page.