Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Kia Soul has 2 recalls, 215 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
215
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated June 23, 2026
21V259000
ENGINE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may no...
25V099000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which c...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Kia Soul SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while checking the engine oil level, the c... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | ENGINE | States having problems with oil lost, but only inside the motor as if the rings are faulty |
| May 30, 2026 | ENGINE | I took my 2021 Kia Soul to the dealership for a piston ring recall; they ran their standard test and... |
| May 26, 2026 | ENGINE | Was issued a recall from kia for an oil piston ring that wasn't heat treated properly, kia told me t... |
| May 25, 2026 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Cv joint and axle causing car to stall when turunning |
| May 16, 2026 | ENGINE | 2021 Kia Soul | VIN: [XXX] | Recall SC336 (NHTSA 25V099) | Kia America Case No. XXX DEALER: Team Ki... |
| May 16, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Soul. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the oil pressur... |
| May 4, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehi... |
| Apr 29, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Soul. The contact stated while at a light the vehicle stalled. No warnin... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | took to kia of jackson for recall sc209a they said they would not do recall because i was a dealer... |
| Apr 19, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | ENGINE | the engine is consuming a quart of oil per thousand miles. |
| Apr 13, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2021 Kia Soul experienced repeated overheating despite replacement of major cooling system compon... |
| Apr 12, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Manufacturer defect: Massive paint delamination/adhesion failure on the roof. Large sheets of paint ... |
| Apr 8, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact noticed the oil drained quickly and RPMs increased rapidly upon starting the vehicle. T... |
| Apr 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 MPH, the ve... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | What component or system failed or malfunctioned? The engine (piston rings) and catalytic converter... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | ENGINE | Hi my vehicle was stolen and the police found the vehicle. The car was damaged part of the damages w... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Mi carro hay veces que prende la luz de la engine, lo lleve a checar y salió en la computadora que e... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | ENGINE | On [XXX], the check engine light illuminated. No other warning indicators activated — no low oil pre... |