Kia Soul EV recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 37 owner complaints for the Kia Soul EV (model years 2014–2019). The most reported problem area is electrical system (17 complaints), followed by power train (10 complaints). The 2016 model year has the most recalls (4).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Kia Soul EV model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 17 | 5 of 6 | |
| Power train | 10 | 5 of 6 | |
| Service brakes | 6 | 4 of 6 | |
| Engine | 4 | 3 of 6 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 of 6 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V724000 | Oct 26, 2023 | Power train: automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl) | 2015–2019 | 6,262 |
| 23V218000 | Mar 29, 2023 | Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery | 2015–2019 | 2,689 |
| 22V031000 | Jan 25, 2022 | Air bags | 2017–2019 | 410,619 |
| 20V389000 | Jul 2, 2020 | Electrical system: software | 2015–2016 | 3,714 |
| 17V608000 | Sep 29, 2017 | Steering | 2015–2016 | 342,381 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 6 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 2 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.