Kia Soul 2025 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls issued for the Kia Soul 2025 and 12 complaints filed by owners. It's the model year with the fewest complaints for the Kia Soul between 2016 and 2025.
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Kia Soul 2025? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Kia Soul 2025
NHTSA has no vehicle recalls on file for this model and year.
Complaints from other owners
12 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
2 with a crash · 1 injuries
Most reported problems on the Kia Soul 2025
- Exterior lighting: 4 (33% of complaints)
- Lane departure assist: 2 (17% of complaints)
- Forward collision avoidance: 2 (17% of complaints)
- Brakes: 2 (17% of complaints)
- Powertrain and transmission: 1 (8% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Kia Soul 2025
- Test headlights, brake lights, turn signals and hazards.
- Test lane assist on the highway.
- Ask whether the system braked on its own for no reason ("phantom braking") and whether software updates are pending.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Soul SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Kia Soul recalls by year
- 2016 : 2 recalls · 823 complaints
- 2017 : 1 recalls · 272 complaints
- 2018 : 1 recalls · 218 complaints
- 2019 : 1 recalls · 136 complaints
- 2020 : 1 recalls · 384 complaints
- 2021 : 2 recalls · 237 complaints
- 2022 : 1 recalls · 92 complaints
- 2023 : 4 recalls · 54 complaints
- 2024 : 0 recalls · 30 complaints
- 2025 : 0 recalls · 12 complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Kia Soul 2025 have?
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls issued for the Kia Soul 2025. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Kia Soul 2025?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: exterior lighting (4 of 12 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 14, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).