Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Kia Soul EV
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Kia Soul EV has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Parking Brake 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Of the 3 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 3 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,200–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Kia Soul EV has limited evidence with only three recalls and three complaints. The recalls concern major systems like the power train and battery, indicating potential reliability concerns. However, the low number of complaints suggests these issues may not be widespread.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | Unknown | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
| Battery system | Unknown | $1,000–$5,000 | occasional |
| Airbags | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | rare |
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
- Brake inspections
- Battery health checks
- Coolant level checks
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Frequent battery faults
- Non-deploying airbags
- Unusual brake noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Kia Soul EV at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.