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2025 Kia Soul

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2025 Kia Soul
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:39:33.354Z

Only 12 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 12 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: 135 complaints 2010 2011: 193 complaints 2012: 514 complaints 2012 2013: 661 complaints 2014: 895 complaints 2014 2015: 897 complaints 2016: 807 complaints 2016 2017: 271 complaints 2018: 218 complaints 2018 2019: 135 complaints 2020: 376 complaints 2020 2021: 231 complaints 2022: 88 complaints 2022 2023: 50 complaints 2024: 29 complaints 2024 2025: 12 complaints 2025
2025: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
2010135
2011193
2012514
2013661
2014895
2015897
2016807
2017271
2018218
2019135
2020376
2021231
202288
202350
202429
202512

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

4 of 12 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 12 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

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

LANE DEPARTURE

2 of 12 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing blind spot detection and assist.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

2 of 12 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASH
WHEELS

1 of 12 total reports mentions: wheels.

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 lane departure issues (2 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 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Soul have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.