Kia Soul — All Years
We have Kia Soul specifications on file for 16 model years, 2010–2025, covering estate/wagon trims. Across those years EPA data lists 3 different engines. Combined fuel economy runs from 31 to 36 mpg (UK) depending on year, engine and transmission. 6 of the 15 rated model years hold an overall 5-star NHTSA rating. Select a year below for full engine, fuel economy, dimensions and safety data.
| Year | Engine(s) | Fuel | MPG (UK) | CO₂ g/km | NHTSA | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2L 4-cyl | Regular Gasoline | 36 | 188 | 4★ | 0 | 12 |
| 2024 | 2L 4-cyl | Regular Gasoline | 36 | 188 | 4★ | 0 | 30 |
| 2023 | 2L 4-cyl | Regular Gasoline | 36 | 187 | 4★ | 4 | 53 |
| 2022 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo / 2L 4-cyl | Regular Gasoline | 35–36 | 187 | 4★ | 1 | 89 |
| 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo / 2L 4-cyl | Regular Gasoline | 32–36 | 188 | 4★ | 2 | 235 |
| 2020 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo / 2L 4-cyl | Regular Gasoline | 32–36 | 188 | 4★ | 1 | 383 |
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl / 1.6L 4-cyl turbo / 2L 4-cyl | Regular Gasoline | 32–34 | 198 | 5★ | 3 | 139 |
| 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl / 1.6L 4-cyl turbo / 2L 4-cyl | Regular Gasoline | 32–34 | 199 | 5★ | 3 | 221 |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl / 1.6L 4-cyl turbo / 2L 4-cyl | Regular Gasoline | 32–34 | 199 | 5★ | 3 | 290 |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl / 2L 4-cyl | Regular Gasoline | 31 | 208 | 5★ | 5 | 823 |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl / 2L 4-cyl | Regular Gasoline | 31 | 208 | 5★ | 7 | 904 |
| 2014 | 1.6L 4-cyl / 2L 4-cyl | Regular Gasoline | 31 | 208 | 5★ | 5 | 904 |
| 2013 | 1.6L 4-cyl / 2L 4-cyl | Regular Gasoline | 31–34 | 200 | 4★ | 3 | 663 |
| 2012 | 1.6L 4-cyl / 2L 4-cyl | Regular Gasoline | 31–34 | 197 | 4★ | 3 | 514 |
| 2011 | 1.6L 4-cyl / 2L 4-cyl | Regular Gasoline | 31–34 | 197 | 4★ | 3 | 194 |
| 2010 | 1.6L 4-cyl / 2L 4-cyl | Regular Gasoline | 31–34 | 197 | — | 3 | 135 |
Best and Worst Kia Soul Years: What the NHTSA Data Shows
Across the 13 Kia Soul model years from 2010 to 2022 that have NHTSA data, the typical year has about 290 owner complaints on file. These are the extremes:
Fewest owner complaints
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and rise with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road, so treat them as a pointer for what to inspect, not a reliability score. Model years after 2022 are left out because they have had little time to accumulate reports. Always check a specific car by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Engine History
- 1.6L 4-cyl — 2010–2019
- 2L 4-cyl — 2010–2025
- 1.6L 4-cyl turbo — 2017–2022
Engines are those EPA lists for each model year; the MPG (UK) column shows the range across configurations where more than one exists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What years is the Kia Soul covered on this site?
We have data for 16 model years of the Kia Soul, from 2010 to 2025.
What engines does the Kia Soul come with?
EPA data lists: 1.6L 4-cyl (2010–2019); 2L 4-cyl (2010–2025); 1.6L 4-cyl turbo (2017–2022).
Which Kia Soul year has the best fuel economy?
The 2025 model returns the highest combined MPG (UK) on record here, at 36 mpg on its most efficient configuration.
Does the Kia Soul have a 5-star NHTSA safety rating?
Yes — the 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 model years hold an overall 5-star NHTSA rating on record here.
Which Kia Soul model years have the most recalls and complaints?
The 2015 model year has the most NHTSA recall campaigns on record (7), and the 2014 has the most owner complaints (904). NHTSA lists no recalls for 2024–2025. Counts are from NHTSA as of 6 October 2026 and change over time; complaints are unverified owner reports.
What body style is the Kia Soul?
The Kia Soul is classed as an estate/wagon on this site.
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