NHTSA Safety Recalls
Kia Soul Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2010 to 2023, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 14 model years (2010–2023) the Kia Soul has 34 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2014 with 5; the cleanest is 2022 with 1.
- Model years
- 14
- Total recalls
- 34
- Worst year
- 2014
- Cleanest year
- 2022
2010–2023
5 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Soul | 4 | |
| 2022 Kia Soul | 1 | |
| 2021 Kia Soul | 2 | |
| 2020 Kia Soul | 1 | |
| 2019 Kia Soul | 1 | |
| 2018 Kia Soul | 1 | |
| 2017 Kia Soul | 1 | |
| 2016 Kia Soul | 2 | |
| 2015 Kia Soul | 4 | |
| 2014 Kia Soul | 5 | |
| 2013 Kia Soul | 3 | |
| 2012 Kia Soul | 3 | |
| 2011 Kia Soul | 3 | |
| 2010 Kia Soul | 3 |
What gets recalled most on the Kia Soul
- ENGINE9
- AIR BAGS4
- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS4
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE3
- STEERING3
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL3
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL2
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH2
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP1
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.