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2025 Kia Soul

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2025 Kia Soul
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:54:59.435Z

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Kia Soul Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2025 highlighted. 2010: 134 complaints 2010 2011: 193 complaints 2012: 512 complaints 2012 2013: 657 complaints 2014: 888 complaints 2014 2015: 891 complaints 2016: 793 complaints 2016 2017: 268 complaints 2018: 209 complaints 2018 2019: 131 complaints 2020: 357 complaints 2020 2021: 220 complaints 2022: 87 complaints 2022 2023: 48 complaints 2024: 26 complaints 2024 2025: 11 complaints 2025
2025: 11 complaints
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YearComplaints
2010134
2011193
2012512
2013657
2014888
2015891
2016793
2017268
2018209
2019131
2020357
2021220
202287
202348
202426
202511

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

4 of 11 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH INJURY
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While driving, the vehicle began accelerating (forced acceleration) without driver input. When driver attempted to stop or slow the vehicle down, the brakes were unresponsive due to the brake override system failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251014

WHEELS

1 of 11 total reports mentions: wheels.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 of 11 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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While driving, the vehicle began accelerating (forced acceleration) without driver input. When driver attempted to stop or slow the vehicle down, the brakes were unresponsive due to the brake override system failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251014

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2025 Kia Soul — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 2022 ▲ 2019

WORST YEARS

■ 2015 ■ 2014 ■ 2016

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FAQ

Is the 2025 Kia Soul reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Soul?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Soul have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.