repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2022 Kia SoulProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 98 owner complaints about the 2022 Kia Soul, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-099 the manufacturer reports only 64% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Kia Soul has problems
98 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
55Engine1 crash/fire/injury
22Engine and engine cooling
12Power train1 crash/fire/injury
10Electrical system
7Fuel/propulsion system
6Vehicle speed control
4Forward collision avoidance
3Air bags
3Service brakes
64 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 55 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 22 | 0 |
| Power train | 12 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2022 Kia Soul recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Soul year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Soul median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Kia Soul safety ratings
2022 Kia Soul SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Kia Soul, and the recalls they led to.
- Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall EffectivenessNo recall
In owners' words
What Soul owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2022 Kia Soul (VIN: [XXX], ~57,000 miles) is subject to Safety Recall 25V-099 (SC336) for defective piston oil rings causing rapid oil loss, engine noise, stalling, seizure, and fire. On XXX, my vehicle suffered severe engine rattling and was towed to Kia of Frisco (TX). Technicians physically…
My 2022 Kia Soul was previously serviced under Safety Recall SC336 (NHTSA Campaign 25V099000), and the dealership only uploaded the monitoring software. The safety recall remedy has now completely failed. The software's warning triggers are active: the oil light is flashing, the check engine light…
Engine oil light came on and went to take in to get an oil change though it had 1000 miles or so to go. Had oil change but light did not go out, and service said to get it diagnosed at mechanic. Made an appointment and car then driven by my daughter stalled when entering the freeway. The car…
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