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2021 Kia Soul

NHTSA has received 320 complaints about the 2021 Kia Soul, and 58% of them involve engine. After that come drivetrain & axles (8%) and electrical system (5%).

At a glance

Complaints
320 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 58% of complaints
Recalls
2
Fuel economy
27 to 31 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 320 complaints about the 2021 Kia Soul, and 58% of them involve engine. After that come drivetrain & axles (8%) and electrical system (5%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2021 Kia Soul

Recalls

The 2021 Kia Soul is affected by 2 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Soul

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2021 Kia Soul. Combined fuel economy ranges from 27 to 31 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 29 city / 35 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2021 Kia Soul earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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