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Kia Soul: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2023 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2022 (75/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
48 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
87 complaints · 1 recalls
220 complaints · 2 recalls
357 complaints · 1 recalls
131 complaints · 1 recalls
209 complaints · 1 recalls
268 complaints · 1 recalls
800 complaints · 2 recalls
897 complaints · 4 recalls
890 complaints · 5 recalls
657 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
512 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
193 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
Zeroing in on the 2022?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2022 Kia Soul’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2023 Kia Soul head-to-head →