2022 Kia Soul: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2022 Kia Soul at 29–31 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 95 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
29–31
NHTSA overall rating
4/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Kia dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2022 Kia Soul recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 Kia Soul, newest first.
Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Hard parts internal/mechanical
NHTSA 25V099000Reported Feb 17, 2025
Filed by
Kia America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SC336)
Units affected
137,256 (estimate)
Problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
Risk
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC336.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2022 Kia Soul fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2022 Kia Soul crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2022 Kia Soul NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2022 Kia Soul SUV FWD
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
4 stars
14.7%
Optional
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2022 Kia Soul owner complaints
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Soul, most recently on Oct 21, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 8 injured people and 3 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2022 Kia Soul complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Engine
54
Engine and engine cooling
20
Unknown or other
15
Power train
12
Electrical system
10
Fuel/propulsion system
7
Vehicle speed control
6
Air bags
3
Service brakes
3
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings
2
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
