The 2022 Kia Soul has a high safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 87 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V0990002025-17-02

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.

Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 87 owners have filed complaints about the 2022 Kia Soul. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine28

02Engine And Engine Cooling18

03Power Train5

04Unknown Or Other,engine4

05Unknown Or Other3

87 total across 1 model years (2022–2022)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Soul Fuel Economy

29–31mpg combined

27-29city

32-35hwy

$2,200-$2,350/yr

Across 3 configurations, the 2022 Kia Soul returns 29–31 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Soul Eco dynamics - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

31mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

29 city35 hwy~$2,200/yr7/10 Clean

Soul - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

30mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city33 hwy~$2,250/yr6/10 Average

Soul - Automatic (AM-S7)

29mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city32 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2022 Kia Soul

34States

25%in top 3

10% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 34 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

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 2022.

Buying a 2022 Kia Soul?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2022 Kia Soul a good car to buy?

The 2022 Kia Soul has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall 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 2022 Kia Soul?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2022 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 2022 Kia Soul?

Fuel economy ranges from 29 to 31 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $117 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2022 Kia Soul?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2022 Kia Soul, based on 87 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.