Is the Kia Soul Reliable?
2010–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Kia Soul Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2025 | 0 | 10 | 2 | — | 77 | Good |
| 2024 | 0 | 15 | — | — | 86 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 3 | 44 | 34 | 3 | 43 | Poor |
| 2022 | 1 | 61 | — | — | 79 | Good |
| 2021 | 1 | 122 | 2 | — | 76 | Good |
| 2020 | 1 | 212 | 1 | 16 | 0 | Poor |
| 2019 | 1 | 94 | 9 | — | 77 | Good |
| 2018 | 1 | 112 | 11 | — | 77 | Good |
| 2017 | 1 | 189 | 7 | — | 75 | Good |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Soul Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Soul scores 2 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Kia Soul Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 859 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kia Soul reliable?+
The Kia Soul scores 66/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 9 recall campaigns and 859 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Soul is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2024 Soul achieved the highest reliability score of 86/100 with 0 recalls and 15 complaints.
How many miles does a Soul last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Kia Soul owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Soul will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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