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2018 Kia Soul: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 221 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

3recalls
221complaints
15crashes reported
14fires reported
12injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine141 · 64%
  • Power Train32 · 14%
  • Unknown Or Other30 · 14%
  • Electrical System20 · 9%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System11 · 5%
  • Air Bags10 · 5%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling9 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control8 · 4%
  • Service Brakes6 · 3%
  • Steering5 · 2%

What owners report

Engine

This kia has an oil consumption issue i need to add oil every 3 to 4 hundred miles also my oil gets black at least 1 week after an oil change.

Engine

This kia has an oil consumption issue i need to add oil every 3 to 4 hundred miles also my oil gets black at least 1 week after an oil change.

Engine

This kia has an oil consumption issue i need to add oil every 3 to 4 hundred miles also my oil gets black at least 1 week after an oil change.

Engine

This kia has an oil consumption issue i need to add oil every 3 to 4 hundred miles also my oil gets black at least 1 week after an oil change.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Kia Soul SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SOUL, SOUL EV. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.