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US recalls (1)
Air bags
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
Canadian recalls (5)
Show 5 Canadian recalls
Brakes
2024-12-13 · campaign 2024-760
Issue:
Over time, the brake lines under the vehicle could corrode. If this happens, a brake line could fail and leak. A brake fluid leak can result in reduced braking.
Safety Risk:
Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the brake lines. The dealer will apply an anti-corrosion treatment and replace the brake lines, if required.
Label
2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-549
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
These small errors do not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. Kia has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.
Electrical
2024-06-14 · campaign 2024-345
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the wiring for the heated seat could disconnect and cause the seat heaters to overheat.
Safety Risk:
A seat heater that overheats could create the risk of a burn injury.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the seat heater electronic control unit. The dealer will also replace the seat heater pad(s), as necessary.
Airbag
2022-01-27 · campaign 2022-023
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a defect in the airbag control unit could cause the airbag warning light to turn on. If this happens, the airbag system may not work properly, and the airbags may not inflate in a crash.
Safety Risk:
An airbag system that does not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the airbag control unit software. If the airbag warning light is on because of diagnostic trouble code B1620, the dealer will replace the airbag control unit.
Engine
2021-12-07 · campaign 2021-733
Issue:
Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.
Note: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu GDI engine.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.
Note: Kia recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Kia advises you to immediately visit a Kia dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.
Owner complaints (220)
Owners filed 220 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Kia Soul (14 crashes, 14 fires, 12 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 16 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 239).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 142 | |
| Power train | 31 | |
| Unknown or other | 30 | |
| Electrical system | 20 | |
| Air bags | 11 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Kia Soul.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Kia Soul SUV FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Kia Soul version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Soul 1.6 L Automatic (S6) | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Soul 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 24 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Soul 1.6 L Automatic (AM7) | 26 | 31 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Soul 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Soul Electric Automatic (A1) | 124 | 93 | 108 | $700 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.