NHTSA Safety Recalls
Kia Soul Ev Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2015 to 2019, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 5 model years (2015–2019) the Kia Soul Ev has 17 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2016 with 4; the cleanest is 2019 with 3.
- Model years
- 5
- Total recalls
- 17
- Worst year
- 2016
- Cleanest year
- 2019
2015–2019
4 recalls
3 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kia Soul Ev | 3 | |
| 2018 Kia Soul Ev | 3 | |
| 2017 Kia Soul Ev | 3 | |
| 2016 Kia Soul Ev | 4 | |
| 2015 Kia Soul Ev | 4 |
What gets recalled most on the Kia Soul Ev
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)7
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY5
- AIR BAGS3
- STEERING2
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.