Kia Soul by year
Every Kia Soul model year we track (2018–2025), side by side: what it costs to own, how it scores, and how many recalls and owner complaints it has.
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| Year | Monthly cost | 5-year cost | Score | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | 0 | 13 | Recalls |
| 2024 | — | — | — | 0 | 31 | Recalls |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 4 | 54 | Recalls |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 1 | 97 | Recalls |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 2 | 244 | Recalls |
| 2020Avoid 2.2x more owner complaints than nearby model years | — | — | — | 1 | 390 | Recalls |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 1 | 140 | Recalls |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 1 | 221 | Recalls |
Kia Soul questions
Which Kia Soul year has the most problems?
The 2020 Kia Soul has the most owner complaints on record with NHTSA (390 complaints and 1 recalls).
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