2016 Kia Soul: 779 complaints, 2 recalls, 5-star NHTSA rating. Compare with other Soul model years.
| # | Component | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engine | 328 |
| 2 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 50 |
| 3 | Unknown Or Other | 44 |
| 4 | Engine And Engine Cooling,Engine | 43 |
| 5 | Unknown Or Other,Engine | 30 |
| 6 | Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System | 25 |
| 7 | Power Train,Engine | 17 |
| 8 | Steering | 14 |
| 9 | Power Train | 14 |
| 10 | Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 |
The 2016 Kia Soul has 779 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. It received a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Check the full vehicle report for detailed complaint breakdowns.
The most reported issues are in Engine, Engine And Engine Cooling, Unknown Or Other. Review individual complaints for detailed descriptions of each issue.
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