Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Kia Soul has 2 recalls, 204 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
204
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 25, 2026
21V259000
ENGINE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may no...
25V099000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which c...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Kia Soul SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Soul. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the oil pressur... |
| May 4, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehi... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | took to kia of jackson for recall sc209a they said they would not do recall because i was a dealer... |
| Apr 19, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | ENGINE | the engine is consuming a quart of oil per thousand miles. |
| Apr 13, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2021 Kia Soul experienced repeated overheating despite replacement of major cooling system compon... |
| Apr 12, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Manufacturer defect: Massive paint delamination/adhesion failure on the roof. Large sheets of paint ... |
| Apr 8, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact noticed the oil drained quickly and RPMs increased rapidly upon starting the vehicle. T... |
| Apr 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 MPH, the ve... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | What component or system failed or malfunctioned? The engine (piston rings) and catalytic converter... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | ENGINE | Hi my vehicle was stolen and the police found the vehicle. The car was damaged part of the damages w... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Mi carro hay veces que prende la luz de la engine, lo lleve a checar y salió en la computadora que e... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | ENGINE | On [XXX], the check engine light illuminated. No other warning indicators activated — no low oil pre... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | ENGINE | I am writing to formally report a failure by Classic Kia of Streetsboro to provide the federally man... |
| Mar 29, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The car rpm fluctuated from 1000 to 5000 rpm while in cruise control going 65 mph. At a stop, thr tr... |
| Mar 29, 2026 | ENGINE | I am filing a complaint regarding a safety recall (NHTSA Recall 25V099) on my 2021 Kia Soul that was... |
| Mar 28, 2026 | ENGINE | NHTSA SAFETY COMPLAINT: RECALL SC336 (CAMPAIGN 21V-301) NON-COMPLIANCE VIN: [XXX] I. PATTERN OF REC... |
| Mar 21, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the ve... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | ENGINE | DEALER ADMISSION OF NON-COMPLIANCE: I am updating my complaint to document that Kia of Streetsboro i... |
| Mar 15, 2026 | STEERING,ENGINE | 1. Component or System Malfunction Engine (internal piston/piston ring system) is malfunctioning. Th... |