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2022 Kia Soul — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

1
Open Recalls
81
Owner Complaints
8
Reported Injuries
3
Reported Deaths
37
Poor
Reliability Score (0–100)
Accelerating +450%
Complaint Trend
66 last 24mo vs 12 prior
Apr & Mar
Peak Complaint Months
34% of complaints in these months

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2022 Kia Soul Safety Recalls (1)

25V09900017/02/2025
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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC336.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2022 Kia Soul

ENGINE
26
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
18
POWER TRAIN
5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
4
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2

Based on 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

4
Crash-Involved Complaints
8
Reported Injuries
3
Reported Deaths

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