Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Kia Soul EV
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Kia Soul EV has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 18 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V724000 Unintended Movement Due to Damaged Park Mechanism NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V218000 High-Voltage Battery Pack May Short-Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V031000 Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Of the 18 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Kia Soul EV has several recalls, mainly related to the power train and electrical systems, which affect its reliability. However, owner complaints are relatively low, indicating that most vehicles do not experience frequent issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| traction battery | 30,000–70,000 miles | $5,000–$7,000 | common |
| airbag system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| parking mechanism | 40,000–60,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Tire rotations every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 10,000 miles
- Battery health check annually
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Coolant level inspection
- Regular software updates
- Brake fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unexpected battery drains
- Airbag warning light
- Difficulty engaging park gear
- Reduced driving range
- Increased brake noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Kia Soul EV at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.