Does the 2022 Kia Soul have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Kia Soul, the most recent reported on February 17, 2025 (Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Soul?

Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (54 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (20).

How many 2022 Kia Soul complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 95 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2022 Kia Soul recalls and problems

1 recall and 95 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Kia Soul.

recalls

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.

2022 Kia Soul recalls

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

NHTSA campaign 25V099000 · reported February 17, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · 137,256 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

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

Engine54
Engine and engine cooling20
Unknown or other15
Power train12
Electrical system10
Fuel/propulsion system7
Vehicle speed control6
Forward collision avoidance4
Air bags3
Service brakes3

What owners report

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

Oct 21, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling · 33,000 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V099000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the engine was not replaced under the recall. While the contact's wife was driving 10 MPH, the vehicle started sputtering. The vehicle later lost…

Oct 15, 2026 · Engine
My 2022 Kia Soul was previously serviced under Safety Recall SC336 (NHTSA Campaign 25V099000), and the dealership only uploaded the monitoring software. The safety recall remedy has now completely failed. The software's warning triggers are active: the oil light is flashing, the check engine light is flashing, and the…

Oct 10, 2026 · Unknown or other
The paint above the windshield is peeling off.

Oct 10, 2026 · Unknown or other
The paint above the windshield is peeling.

Oct 8, 2026 · Unknown or other
Jake Sweeney Kia opened a repair order for Safety Recall SC336 on my 2022 Kia Soul at 8:00 AM on Wednesday. At 3:10 PM the exact same day, they finalized the ticket with a 'PASS' result and issued an invoice. The manufacturer’s official Technical Service Bulletin for Campaign SC336 explicitly mandates a 24-hour…

Soul model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2019	1	137	11	8
2020	1	388	9	6
2021	2	239	12	3
2022	1	95	4	1
2023	4	54	6	1
2024	0	30	0	1
2025	0	12	2	0

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

Questions

Does the 2022 Kia Soul have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Kia Soul, the most recent reported on February 17, 2025 (Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Soul?: Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (54 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (20).
How many 2022 Kia Soul complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 95 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 21, 2026.