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2025 Kia Soul: recalls and problems

No recalls and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting.

0recalls
12complaints
2crashes reported
0fires reported
1injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 Kia Soul. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Exterior Lighting4 · 33%
  • Unknown Or Other3 · 25%
  • Lane Departure2 · 17%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance2 · 17%
  • Service Brakes2 · 17%
  • Power Train1 · 8%
  • Engine1 · 8%
  • Back Over Prevention1 · 8%
  • Air Bags1 · 8%
  • Visibility/Wiper1 · 8%

What owners report

Power Train,Unknown Or Other,Engine

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 symptoms. the vehicle appeared to operate normally. on august 1, 2026, as i pulled out of the parking lot, the car surged or lurched forward while pushing on the gas. i pulled over, and the engine rpm st

Unknown Or Other

Car window was broken into while the car was locked and the alarm was on. the alarm did not go off!

Lane Departure,Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance

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. i only have 1,311 miles on the car. i did have an oil change done by the dealer about a week prior and the report showed no problems. i am now very concerned about driving it even after the car would b

Air Bags,Forward Collision AvoidanceCrash

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 problems prior to incident.

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Kia Soul SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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