Model year 2025 · Small Station Wagons
2025 Kia Soul: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2025 Kia Soul at 30–31 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 12 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
30–31
NHTSA overall rating
4/5
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 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.
2025 Kia Soul recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2025 Kia Soul, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2025 Kia Soul in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2025 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soul | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 27/33/30 mpg | $2,250 | 302 |
| Soul Eco dynamics | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 29/35/31 mpg | $2,150 | 287 |
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.
2025 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.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Soul SUV FWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 14.7% | Standard & 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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2025 Kia Soul owner complaints
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Kia Soul, most recently on Aug 6, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 3 |
| Service brakes | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Back over prevention: Rearview system braking | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance: Warnings | 1 |
| Lane departure: Assist | 1 |
| Lane departure: Blind spot detection | 1 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other Kia Soul model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Soul | 30–31 mpg | 0 | 30 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Soul | 30–31 mpg | 4 | 54 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Soul | 29–31 mpg | 1 | 95 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Soul | 27–31 mpg | 2 | 239 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Soul | 27–31 mpg · 114 MPGe | 1 | 388 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Soul | 27–28 mpg · 108 MPGe | 3 | 141 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Soul | 27–28 mpg · 108 MPGe | 3 | 223 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Soul | 27–28 mpg · 105 MPGe | 3 | 290 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Soul | 26–27 mpg · 105 MPGe | 5 | 824 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Soul | 26 mpg · 105 MPGe | 7 | 907 | 5/5 |
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Other 2025 Kia models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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