The 2022 Kia Soul has 87 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine and engine cooling. Owners most often flag excessive oil consumption/burning: recurrent, noted as a common precursor to major engine issues.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Kia Soul vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 6 Soul model years we track, complaint volume runs from 87 (2022) to 1,600 (2016). With 87 complaints, the 2022 Soul sits belowthe model's median of 357.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Campaign 25V099000Kia 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.
Mixed to negative sentiment, heavily dependent on model year and engine. The vehicle is consistently praised for its practicality, including exceptional interior roominess, good fuel economy, easy maneuverability, and overall value as a…
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