The EPA has certified this vehicle as among the 20 percent lowest-emitting passenger vehicles for its model year, based on government greenhouse gas and smog ratings.
Kia Soul
EPA MPG:
26 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
26 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 Soul will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2022, 2023, and 2024 models and the Kia brand score.
The 2010 Kia Soul has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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The 2010 Kia Soul has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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2010 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
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Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
NA
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
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2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
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2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Powertrain
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2001
2002
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2005
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2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
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2013
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2015
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2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
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2015
2016
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2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Cooling
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
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2015
2016
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2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Electrical
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2001
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
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2015
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2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Major
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2001
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2005
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2009
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NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
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2015
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2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
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2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
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2015
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2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Drive System
2000
2001
2002
2003
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
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2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Fuel System/Emissions
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2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
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2013
2014*
2015
2016
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2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Exhaust
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2001
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2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
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2015
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2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
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2001
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2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
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2021
2022
2023
2024
Brakes
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2001
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2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
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2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Climate System
2000
2001
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2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
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2015
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2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Build Quality
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2001
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2009
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NA
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NA
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2021
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Electrical Accessories
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NA
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NA
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2021
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Body Hardware
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NA
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NA
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2020*
2021
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Paint/Trim
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2001
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2005
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2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
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2015
2016
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2020*
2021
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2023
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Noises/Leaks
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2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
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2014*
2015
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2019
2020*
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2022
2023
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Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001
2002
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2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
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2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
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STRUCTURE
Dec 29, 2014
A detached headliner plate may increase the risk of injury to the occupant during a vehicle crash.
Summary:
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag.
What should you do:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plates, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC112.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
14V822000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
95314
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 01, 2013
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
What should you do:
Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
13V114000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
980377
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 31, 2010
WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY OCCUR THAT CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Summary:
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SOUL AND MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 THROUGH JULY 30, 2010. A LIMITED NUMBER OF WIRING HARNESSES SUPPLIED BY JCI AND USED FOR THE LIGHTING IN THE KIA SOUL VEHICLE'S ADVANCED LIGHTING SPEAKERS, LOCATED IN THE FRONT DOOR TRIM PANELS, AND THE KIA SORENTO VEHICLE'S INTERIOR ACCENT ILLUMINATION, LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR DOOR TRIM PANELS, MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SOLDERED.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESSES FOR THE LIGHTS IN THE KIA SOUL VEHICLE'S ADVANCED LIGHTING SPEAKERS, AND THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE KIA SORENTO VEHICLE'S INTERIOR ACCENT ILLUMINATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
For more information:
KIA'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SC083.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
10V388000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
35185
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