Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2022 Kia Soul has 1 recall, 77 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
77
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
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: 2022 Kia Soul SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Update – April 1, 2026 (NHTSA Complaint #XXX) Today, April 1, 2026, at XXX I was informed that the e... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | ENGINE | When I drive in alloys mode the system jerky and engine makes noise or hangs and I have to turn it o... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | ENGINE | I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2022 Kia Soul LX with approximately 97,500 miles. The ve... |
| Feb 16, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer ... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact's daughter owns a 2022 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving ... |
| Jan 26, 2026 | ENGINE | Vehicle is only 4 years old. Engine light came on. I used my Fixd code reader to diagnose. It mentio... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2022 Kia Soul experienced a sudden loss of motive power and stalling while driving, creating a hi... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while idling on severa... |
| Dec 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have a Kia Soul 2022 and I have been having a lot of different problems with my vehicle that are a... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehi... |
| Oct 19, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving back from Cleveland Oh to Columbus oh, the car started to slow down on its own , the e... |
| Aug 9, 2025 | ENGINE | Originally, my CE light came on the first week of July 2025 and threw a Historical P0011 code for my... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | ENGINE | My kia soul had no warning lights until last week when it shut down completely while pulling into an... |
| Jul 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Check engine light came on so I took the car to a mechanic who scanned the vehicle and found diagnos... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V099... |
| Jun 28, 2025 | ENGINE | Took my 2022 soul in for the ring recall. The kia dealership in myrtle beach denied warranty due to ... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently... |
| Jun 19, 2025 | ENGINE | Car is burning oil and check engine light came on. It shakes and stalls when coming to a stop. |
| Jun 13, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owned a 2022 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, an... |