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Kia Soul by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 11 model years of the Kia Soul (2015–2025). The 2025 model is rated 30–31 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 13 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Kia Soul years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Soul | 2 | 30–31 mpg | 0 | 12 | 4/5 |
| 2024 Soul | 2 | 30–31 mpg | 0 | 30 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Soul | 2 | 30–31 mpg | 4 | 54 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Soul | 3 | 29–31 mpg | 1 | 95 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Soul | 4 | 27–31 mpg | 2 | 239 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Soul | 5 | 27–31 mpg · 114 MPGe | 1 | 388 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Soul | 5 | 27–28 mpg · 108 MPGe | 3 | 140 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Soul | 5 | 27–28 mpg · 108 MPGe | 3 | 223 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Soul | 5 | 27–28 mpg · 105 MPGe | 3 | 290 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Soul | 5 | 26–27 mpg · 105 MPGe | 5 | 823 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Soul | 5 | 26 mpg · 105 MPGe | 7 | 907 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Kia Soul recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Kia Soul year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 25V099000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Hard parts internal/mechanical, reported Feb 17, 2025; model years 2021, 2022, 2023
- 23V830000 — Air bags, reported Dec 22, 2023; model years 2023
- 23V724000 — Power train: Automatic transmission: Gear position indication (prndl), reported Oct 26, 2023; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- 23V531000 — Power train: Automatic transmission: Fluid/lubricant: Pump, reported Jul 31, 2023; model years 2023
- 23V298000 — Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel, reported Apr 26, 2023; model years 2023
- 23V218000 — Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery, reported Mar 29, 2023; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- 22V031000 — Air bags, reported Jan 25, 2022; model years 2017, 2018, 2019
- 21V259000 — Engine, reported Apr 13, 2021; model years 2020, 2021
- 20V750000 — Engine, reported Dec 2, 2020; model years 2015
- 20V389000 — Electrical system: Software, reported Jul 2, 2020; model years 2015, 2016
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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