The 2023 Kia Soul's high safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 48 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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2023 Kia Soul has accumulated 48 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine6

02Unknown Or Other6

03Exterior Lighting3

04Electrical System,unknown Or Other3

05Steering,electrical System,engine2

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

Kia Soul Fuel Economy

30–31mpg combined

28-29city

33-35hwy

$2,200-$2,250/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~$2,200/yr6/10 Average

Soul - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

30mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

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

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

Where to Find 2023 Kia Soul

34States

25%in top 3

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 34 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

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 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?

ENGINE problems top the list with 48 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.