2022 Kia Soul: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
88
Complaints
1
Recalls
4
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
8
Injuries
234.1
Severity index
Severity index 234.1 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 96 2022 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2022 Kia Soul ranks 3 of 96 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 97% of its model-year peers. See the full 2022 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 51 | 58.0% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 19 | 21.6% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | 13.6% |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | 13.6% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | 11.4% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | 8.0% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 6.8% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 4 | 4.5% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 51 of 88 complaints (58.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 50 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 21 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 12.4x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V099000 | 17/02/2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.