The 2023 Kia Soul's high safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 45 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

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.

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23V8300002023-22-12

AIR BAGS

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.

An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2023 Kia Soul has accumulated 45 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other6

02Engine5

03Exterior Lighting3

04Electrical System,unknown Or Other3

05Electrical System2

45 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Soul Fuel Economy

30–31mpg combined

28-29city

33-35hwy

$1,400-$1,450/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 2023 Kia Soul ranges from 30 to 31 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Soul Eco dynamics - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

31mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

29 city35 hwy~$1,400/yr6/10 Average

Soul - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

30mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city33 hwy~$1,450/yr6/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2023 Kia Soul

32States

28%in top 3

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.

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 2023.

2023 Kia Soul Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2023 Kia Soul a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2023 Kia Soul. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2023 Kia Soul?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 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 2023 Kia Soul?

You'll get between 30 and 31 MPG combined from the 2023 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 2023 Kia Soul?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER problems top the list with 45 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.