Known Recalls

Model year record

2022 Kia Soul

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 139 owner complaints on file.

Kia Soul, 2020–2026 generation
Pictured: the 2020–2026 generation. Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine544,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1970,000 mi
Unknown or other15—
Power train1262,000 mi
Electrical system10100 mi
Fuel/propulsion system7—
Vehicle speed control6100 mi
Air bags38,000 mi
Service brakes3—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2—
Steering2—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1—
Seat belts18,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly150,000 mi
Structure: interior panels: dashboard1—
Suspension1—

The 2021 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2023 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Kia Soul model years

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All Kia Soul recalls by year

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.