Worst 2022 Kia Soul Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Engine & Cooling
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Kia Soul.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 44 | 1 | 1 | 18,033 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 19 | — | — | 59,348 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 2,050 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | 47,900 mi | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2022 Kia Soul
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~137,256 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
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2022 Kia Soul — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2022 Kia Soul reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Kia Soul reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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