Kia Soul
The 2025 Kia Soul presents a compelling case for used car shoppers, boasting an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | 33 | 30 | 8.71 | 7.13 | 7.84 | — |
| 2024 | 27 | 33 | 30 | 8.71 | 7.13 | 7.84 | — |
| 2023 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 8.4 | 7.13 | 7.84 | — |
| 2022 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 8.71 | 7.35 | 8.11 | — |
| 2021 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 9.41 | 7.59 | 8.71 | — |
| 2020 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 9.41 | 7.59 | 8.71 | — |
| 2019 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 9.41 | 7.84 | 8.71 | — |
| 2018 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 9.41 | 7.84 | 8.71 | 24-31 mpg combined |
| 2017 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 9.41 | 7.84 | 8.71 | — |
| 2016 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 9.8 | 7.84 | 9.05 | — |
| 2015 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 9.8 | 7.84 | 9.05 | 23-26 mpg combined |
| 2014 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 9.8 | 7.84 | 9.05 | — |
| 2013 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 10.23 | 8.4 | 9.41 | — |
| 2012 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 10.23 | 8.4 | 9.41 | — |
| 2011 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 9.8 | 8.11 | 9.05 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 130-201 hp | 118-195 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2017 | suv | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | suv | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 130-164 hp | 118-151 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2014 | suv | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | minivan | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | minivan | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | Trim | Base price | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | LX, S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Trim: LX, S |
| 2024 | — | GT-Line | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Trim: GT-Line |
| 2023 | — | GT Line | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Trim: GT Line |
| 2022 | — | GT Line Turbo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Trim: GT Line Turbo |
| 2021 | — | GT-Line Turbo | $27,650 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Base price: $27,650, Trim: GT-Line Turbo |
| 2020 | — | EX | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Trim: EX |
| 2019 | — | Plus | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Trim: Plus |
| 2018 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $16,200, MSRP range: $16,200 - $24,220, Confidence: 0.9, notes: Original MSRP when new., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/10/2026 | Plus | — | USD | $16,200 | $16,200 - $24,220 | 0.9 | Original MSRP when new. | llm_estimate | 6/10/2026 | Trim: Plus |
| 2017 | — | Plus | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Trim: Plus |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $15,190, MSRP range: $15,190 - $20,790, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2015 model year., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/10/2026 | — | — | USD | $15,190 | $15,190 - $20,790 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2015 model year. | llm_estimate | 6/10/2026 | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | mechanical | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2023 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 685 | 24.2 | Standard | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 102.4, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 102.4 | 18 | 18 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 315 | 11.1 | Standard | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 238 | 8.4 | Standard | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 685 | 24.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | adaptiveCruiseControl | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Kia Soul SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Kia Soul SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Kia Soul SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Kia Soul SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Kia Soul SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Kia Soul SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Kia Soul SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Kia Soul SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | standard |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Kia Soul SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | standard |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Kia Soul SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Kia Soul SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Kia Soul SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2013 Kia Soul SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2012 Kia Soul SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2011 Kia Soul SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| Year | infotainment | ev | Electrification | Apple CarPlay | Android Auto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Electrification: bev | bev | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Electrification: bev | bev | — | — |
| 2018 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | Electrification: bev | bev | Standard | Standard |
| 2017 | — | Electrification: bev | bev | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2025
NewestThe 2025 Kia Soul presents a compelling case for used car shoppers, boasting an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints.
2024
The 2024 Kia Soul earns an 'Excellent' reliability verdict, backed by zero recalls and complaints.
2023
The 2023 Kia Soul presents a mixed reliability picture.
2022
The 2022 Kia Soul presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2021
The 2021 Kia Soul presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2020
The 2020 Kia Soul offers practical utility and decent fuel economy, but a significant **engine defect** identified via recalls warrants thorough inspection.
2019
The 2019 Kia Soul offers a practical and efficient package, but a significant safety recall concerning the airbag control unit warrants close inspection.
2018
The 2018 Kia Soul offers a practical, budget-friendly package with excellent safety ratings, but significant recall activity concerning the airbag system warrants thorough pre-purchase inspection and confirmation of completed repairs.
2017
The 2017 Kia Soul presents an average reliability profile, with its primary ownership concern being a significant recall affecting the **airbag control unit**.
2016
The 2016 Kia Soul presents a mixed reliability picture.
2015
The 2015 Kia Soul presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2014
The 2014 Kia Soul earns an average reliability rating, but buyers must prioritize inspecting the **engine** for fire risk and internal damage, and the **steering system** for potential failure.
2013
The 2013 Kia Soul presents a mixed reliability picture.
2012
The 2012 Kia Soul presents a mixed reliability picture.
2011
The 2011 Kia Soul offers average reliability, but critical safety recalls related to the braking system and potential fire risk demand thorough pre-purchase inspection.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Kia Soul?
Carfocal currently has 15 published Soul reports, covering 2011 through 2025. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2025 Kia Soul presents a compelling case for used car shoppers, boasting an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
Is the Kia Soul reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Kia Soul. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2025 kia soul presents a compelling case for used car shoppers, boasting an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints. and the 2025 kia soul offers strong value for used car buyers prioritizing reliability and low running costs. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
15 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Kia Soul?
Across Carfocal's published Soul guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads, Battery, and Engine Air Filter. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads, Battery, and Engine Air Filter.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 15
- Years tracked
- 15
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints