Does the 2017 Kia Soul have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Kia Soul, the most recent reported on January 25, 2022 (Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Kia Soul?

Owners have filed 272 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (191 complaints), followed by unknown or other (32).

How many 2017 Kia Soul complaints mention a crash or fire?

17 of 272 complaints report a crash and 14 a fire; 19 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 Kia Soul recalls and problems

1 recall and 272 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Kia Soul.

recalls

272

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Kia Soul recalls

Air bags

NHTSA campaign 22V031000 · reported January 25, 2022 · Kia Motors America · 410,619 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
The risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine191
Unknown or other32
Electrical system19
Power train19
Fuel/propulsion system18
Air bags16
Service brakes12
Steering10
Engine and engine cooling9
Vehicle speed control8

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 22, 2026 · Engine
This car since I had it burns alot and I mean alot of oil between oil changes i have to keep oil on hand and constantly checking the oil I have alot of friends with this car and the same issue I had my soul for over 5 years and it's still burning oil I take care of my car im still paying on it and it has less than…

Sep 9, 2026 · Structure
The paint is completely failing on this kia soul. The eroded paint is a well known issue with Kia, nothing is being done about the paint failing and chipping across the whole body of the car, which will lead to inevitable rusting. It has been inspected, they are aware of the issue, and are doing nothing to resolve it.

Jul 23, 2026 · Engine
One day I noticed my oil light flashed on and off about three times during a drive down the road, simultaneously a loud knocking started in my engine. Although I had gotten my oil changed just a couple months prior and always practiced appropriate maintenance I decided to pull over and check my oil, it was empty. No…

Jul 13, 2026 · Engine
The engine has structural manufacturer defect causing extreme internal engine oil consumption with zero external leaks, creating a severe risk of sudden oil starvation catastrophic mechanical engine failure. The severe oil consumption problem was confirmed by a certified national corporate service center (Firestone…

Jun 12, 2026 · Engine · 197,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, a loud knocking sound was heard, and the vehicle's speed decreased to approximately 25 MPH. The contact was able to safely pull over into a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not…

Soul model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2014	5	903	33	69
2015	4	902	34	84
2016	2	816	28	35
2017	1	272	17	14
2018	1	220	14	14
2019	1	137	11	8
2020	1	388	9	6

Across all years, the 2014 Soul has the most complaints (903). All Kia Soul years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Kia Soul have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Kia Soul, the most recent reported on January 25, 2022 (Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Kia Soul?: Owners have filed 272 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (191 complaints), followed by unknown or other (32).
How many 2017 Kia Soul complaints mention a crash or fire?: 17 of 272 complaints report a crash and 14 a fire; 19 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 22, 2026.