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Kia Soul recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 34 recall campaigns across the 2010 to 2023 Soul model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recent part |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Soul recalls | 4 | Engine and engine cooling: hard parts internal/mechanical |
| 2022 Soul recalls | 1 | Engine and engine cooling: hard parts internal/mechanical |
| 2021 Soul recalls | 2 | Engine and engine cooling: hard parts internal/mechanical |
| 2020 Soul recalls | 1 | Engine |
| 2019 Soul recalls | 1 | Air bags |
| 2018 Soul recalls | 1 | Air bags |
| 2017 Soul recalls | 1 | Air bags |
| 2016 Soul recalls | 2 | Engine |
| 2015 Soul recalls | 4 | Engine |
| 2014 Soul recalls | 5 | Air bags: frontal |
| 2013 Soul recalls | 3 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module |
| 2012 Soul recalls | 3 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module |
| 2011 Soul recalls | 3 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module |
| 2010 Soul recalls | 3 | Structure: roof and pillars |
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in Soul campaigns are:
- Engine (9 campaigns)
- Air bags (5 campaigns)
- Structure (4 campaigns)
- Engine and engine cooling (3 campaigns)
- Steering (3 campaigns)
- Service brakes, hydraulic (3 campaigns)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
More: all Kia recalls.
Kia Soul recall questions
Which Kia Soul year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2014 Soul has the most, with 5 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a Kia Soul with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.