2012 Kia Soul
NHTSA has received 674 complaints about the 2012 Kia Soul, and 36% of them involve engine. After that come steering (25%) and brakes (7%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 674 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 36% of complaints
- Recalls
- 3
- Fuel economy
- 25 to 28 MPG combined
- Safety rating
- 4 of 5 stars NHTSA overall
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
NHTSA has received 674 complaints about the 2012 Kia Soul, and 36% of them involve engine. After that come steering (25%) and brakes (7%).
Recalls
The 2012 Kia Soul is affected by 3 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2012 Kia Soul. Combined fuel economy ranges from 25 to 28 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 26 city / 31 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Kia Soul earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.