Model year record

2022 Kia Soul

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 240 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V099000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

Component: Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected: 137,256
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-02-17
Owners notified: 2025-04-04

Defect description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.

Safety risk

Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC336.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine	96	50,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	38	70,000 mi
Unknown or other	21	—
Power train	19	62,000 mi
Electrical system	16	100 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	13	—
Vehicle speed control	12	100 mi
Air bags	5	49,000 mi
Service brakes	5	—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings	4	—
Steering	4	—
Suspension	2	—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	1	—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	1	—
Seat belts	1	8,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	50,000 mi
Structure: interior panels: dashboard	1	—

The 2021 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2023 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.