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Kia Soul by year

The Soul is a wagon sold from 2010–2020 with engines including 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl and Electric. NHTSA lists 27 recalls and 5,141 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
204570951202010201520202010: 26–28 MPG combined2011: 26–28 MPG combined2012: 25–28 MPG combined2013: 25–28 MPG combined2014: 26 MPG combined2015: 26–105 MPG combined2016: 26–105 MPG combined2017: 27–105 MPG combined2018: 27–108 MPG combined2019: 27–108 MPG combined2020: 27–114 MPG combined114 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
2010 Soul1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl26–283135
2011 Soul1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl26–283194
2012 Soul1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl25–283514
2013 Soul1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl25–283666
2014 Soul1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl265902
2015 Soul1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, Electric26–1054901
2016 Soul1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, Electric26–1052816
2017 Soul1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, Electric27–1051272
2018 Soul1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, Electric27–1081219
2019 Soul1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, Electric27–1081136
2020 Soul1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, Electric27–1141386

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Kia Soul problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Soul, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Engine2,924
  • Unknown or Other580
  • Electrical System453
  • Steering441
  • Power Train318
  • Fuel/Propulsion System216

Selling a Kia Soul: questions

How much is a junk Kia Soul worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Souls with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Kia Souls that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (2010–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Kia Soul year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2014 Soul (902). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine, unknown or other and electrical system.

Which Kia Soul year has the most recalls?

The 2014 Soul has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 5. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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