Kia Soul engine and engine cooling problems by year
406 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine and engine cooling across 14 Soul model years. The most reported year is 2016 with 106 reports.
| Year | Engine and Engine Cooling reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Soul | 1 | 2% | — | |
| 2022 Soul | 19 | 22% | 70,000 mi | |
| 2021 Soul | 47 | 20% | 80,000 mi | |
| 2020 Soul | 11 | 3% | 94,154 mi | |
| 2019 Soul | 6 | 4% | — | |
| 2018 Soul | 9 | 4% | — | |
| 2017 Soul | 9 | 3% | — | |
| 2016 Soul | 106 | 13% | 101,150 mi | |
| 2015 Soul | 58 | 6% | 112,000 mi | |
| 2014 Soul | 55 | 6% | 115,500 mi | |
| 2013 Soul | 44 | 7% | 137,500 mi | |
| 2012 Soul | 32 | 6% | 137,500 mi | |
| 2011 Soul | 4 | 2% | — | |
| 2010 Soul | 5 | 4% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine and engine cooling. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.