2022 Kia Soul Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Kia Soul.

20212023
Complaints
119
per 10K Sold
20.4
US Sales
58,472
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
10
Fatalities
3
Recalls
1

Worst 2022 Kia Soul Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#144 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:18,033 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#219 complaints

Engine & Cooling

Avg mileage:59,348 mi
#311 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:62,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Kia Soul.

Engine Problems
44
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
18,033
Engine & Cooling
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
59,348
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
62,000
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,050
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,900
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Kia Soul

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~137,256 vehicles.

25V099000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
~137,256 affected

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?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2022 Kia Soul has 119 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 44 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Kia Soul?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (44 complaints, avg 18,033 mi); Engine & Cooling (19 complaints, avg 59,348 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (11 complaints, avg 62,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Kia Soul?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 33,389 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Kia Soul?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Kia Soul include 5 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 3 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Kia Soul have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 137,256 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Kia Soul?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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