2025 Kia Soul recalls and problems
No recalls and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Kia Soul.
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2025 Kia Soul recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
I purchased a used 2025 Kia Soul with approximately 12,930 miles on the odometer in July 2026. Prior to Friday, August 1, 2026, I had not experienced any warning lights, warning messages, drivability issues, or other symptoms. The vehicle appeared to operate normally. On August 1, 2026, as I pulled out of the parking…
Car window was broken into while the car was locked and the alarm was on. the alarm did not go off!
When pulling out of a parking spot all of collision responses started to flash. This included front collision, side collision and rear collision. The power steering no longer worked. I bought the car new in 11/05/2025. I only have 1,311 miles on the car. I did have an oil change done by the dealer about a week prior…
Hit a deer. Airbag did not deploy or emergency braking system didn't come on. Police took pictures of car. The car is at the repair shop now. Insurance company hasn't stated if it will be totaled. There were no other problems prior to incident.
Low beam headlights so dim is impossible to drive at night.
Soul model years compared
Across all years, the 2014 Soul has the most complaints (903). All Kia Soul years →
Questions
- Does the 2025 Kia Soul have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 Kia Soul as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Soul?
- Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (4 complaints), followed by unknown or other (3).
- How many 2025 Kia Soul complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 2 of 12 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 6, 2026.