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Kia Soul: safety ratings, MPG, and recalls

Year-by-year NHTSA safety ratings, EPA fuel economy, recall history, and complaint counts for the Kia Soul.

62
CarCabin Score
Mixed
32
Safety
/ 40
15
Fuel
/ 25
0
Rel.
/ 20
15
Rec.
/ 15
Year:20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Safety (overall)
NHTSA NCAP
Combined MPG
30
Regular Gasoline
Recalls (year)
0
0 across all years
Complaints (year)
133
500 across all years

Safety rating breakdown (2021)

NHTSA NCAP star ratings across categories.

Fuel economy by year

EPA city, highway, and combined MPG by model year.

Owner complaint summary (2021)

Top component categories

  • ENGINE69
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING33
  • POWER TRAIN9
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
  • STEERING5

Severe outcomes reported

  • Crash-involved complaints5
  • Fire-involved complaints0
  • Injuries reported2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Counts are consumer self-reports and may not be verified.

EPA fuel economy detail (2021)

City MPG
28
Highway MPG
33
Annual fuel cost
$2,000
CO2 (g/mi)
302

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FAQ

What is the CarCabin Score for the 2021 Kia Soul?+
62 out of 100 for 2021. The score combines NHTSA safety stars (4), EPA combined MPG (30), recall count (0), and complaint count (133). See the methodology page for the formula.
How many recalls has the Kia Soul had?+
Across all model years indexed (2015 onward), NHTSA shows 0 Kia Soul recall campaigns. Severity is inferred from campaign text and shown on the recall timeline above.
Where can I verify recall status for my specific vehicle?+
Always verify recall status with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The CarCabin profile is a summary; only NHTSA can tell you whether a campaign applies to your specific vehicle and whether the remedy has been performed.

Sources. NHTSA NCAP (safety), NHTSA Recalls API, NHTSA Complaints API, EPA Fuel Economy dataset. CarCabin Score formula at /methodology.

Disclaimer. CarCabin is not a dealer, mechanic, or automotive advisor. Always verify recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN and have a qualified mechanic inspect any vehicle before purchase.