AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts

Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2018 Kia Soul

NHTSA data on file today

The 2018 Kia Soul has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 220 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.

Recall campaigns on file

Most-cited components in owner complaints

  • Engine 142 complaints
  • Power Train 31 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 30 complaints
  • Electrical System 20 complaints
  • Air Bags 11 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 11 complaints

Of the 220 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 220 complaints, owners report 12 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2018 Kia Soul

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