KIA SOUL Problems by Year
7,051 complaints across all model years
7,051
Total Complaints
34
Total Recalls
16
Model Years
29
Reported Deaths
Years to Avoid
These years have significantly more problems than average: 2015 (1,180 complaints), 2014 (1,191 complaints)
Best Years
These years have the fewest reported problems: 2010 (192 complaints), 2019 (171 complaints), 2021 (220 complaints)
Complaints by Model Year
Common Problems
Engine
2,871 complaints
Unknown Or Other
591 complaints
Steering
504 complaints
Electrical System
497 complaints
Power Train
394 complaints
All Model Years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 75 | 4 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 102 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 220 | 2 | 15 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 438 | 1 | 12 | 9 | |
| 2019 | 171 | 1 | 19 | 9 | |
| 2018 | 260 | 1 | 19 | 17 | |
| 2017 | 329 | 1 | 21 | 16 | |
| 2016 | 1,082 | 2 | 34 | 55 | |
| 2015 | 1,180 | 4 | 59 | 110 | |
| 2014 | 1,191 | 5 | 52 | 108 | |
| 2013 | 847 | 3 | 32 | 60 | |
| 2012 | 659 | 3 | 41 | 31 | |
| 2011 | 268 | 3 | 43 | 7 | |
| 2010 | 192 | 3 | 31 | 24 |