2025 Kia Soul reliability
The 2025 Kia Soul has 12 complaints with NHTSA after 2 years, or 6 per year. It is too early to rank against other Soul years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (4 of 12), then Forward collision avoidance (2) and Lane departure (2). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2024 Soul has 29 complaints, 10 per year.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2025 Kia Soul. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (12 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"I purchased a used 2025 Kia Soul with approximately 12,930 miles on the odometer in July 2026. Prior to Friday, August 1, 2026, I had not experienced any warning lights, warning messages, drivability issues, or other…"
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"Car window was broken into while the car was locked and the alarm was on. the alarm did not go off!"
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"When pulling out of a parking spot all of collision responses started to flash. This included front collision, side collision and rear collision. The power steering no longer worked. I bought the car new in 11/05/2025.…"
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"Hit a deer. Airbag did not deploy or emergency braking system didn't come on. Police took pictures of car. The car is at the repair shop now. Insurance company hasn't stated if it will be totaled. There were no other…"
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"Low beam headlights so dim is impossible to drive at night."
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2025 Kia Soul SUV FWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Soul | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 27 | 33 | 30 MPG | $2150 |
| Soul Eco dynamics | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 29 | 35 | 31 MPG | $2100 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 21V259000. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage. A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Kia will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. The recall began June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC209.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Kia Soul reliable?
The 2025 Kia Soul has 12 complaints with NHTSA after 2 years, or 6 per year. It is too early to rank against other Soul years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2025 Kia Soul?
The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (4 of 12), then Forward collision avoidance (2) and Lane departure (2). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2025 Kia Soul more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2024 Soul has 29 complaints, 10 per year.
Has the 2025 Kia Soul been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2025 Kia Soul.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Kia Soul?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2025 Kia Soul with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2025 Kia Soul get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Kia Soul is 30.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Soul take?
5W-20 or 0W-20 (1.6L and 2.0L)
What does NHTSA recall 19V-120 cover on the Kia Soul?
NHTSA campaign 19V120000.
What generation is the 2013 Kia Soul?
2nd generation (PS) (2012-2019).