Kia Soul problems by year
5,452 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 16 Kia Soul model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
Years with notably fewer complaints
2023 (48)
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 0 | — | |
| 2024 | 28 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 2023 Fewer complaints | 48 | 4 | Electrical System | |
| 2022 | 88 | 1 | Engine | |
| 2021 | 222 | 2 | Engine | |
| 2020 | 366 | 1 | Engine | |
| 2019 | 134 | 1 | Engine | |
| 2018 | 212 | 1 | Engine | |
| 2017 | 270 | 1 | Engine | |
| 2016 Most complained | 796 | 2 | Engine | |
| 2015 Most complained | 896 | 4 | Engine | |
| 2014 Most complained | 892 | 5 | Engine | |
| 2013 Most complained | 659 | 3 | Engine | |
| 2012 | 514 | 3 | Engine | |
| 2011 | 193 | 3 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2010 | 134 | 3 | Electrical System |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Kia.