Kia Soul Eco dynamics

20142025 · 9 configurations

Lowest
26
Average
29
Best
31

The Kia Soul Eco dynamics has been tested by the EPA across 9 different configurations spanning model years 2014 through 2025. Over this period, the Soul Eco dynamics has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 26 MPG to 31 MPG, with an overall average of 29 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2025
31
2024
31
2023
31
2022
31
2021
31
2020
31
2016
26
2015
26
2014
26

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Soul Eco dynamics) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Kia Soul Eco dynamics. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Kia KIA Soul grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
720
Total Deaths
466

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
11.5%
Fire Occurrence
3.8%
Speeding Involved
11.0%
DUI Involved
12.8%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

78%
Front
11%
Side
11%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes128
Fatalities
90
Deaths/Crash
0.70
2022
Fatal Crashes87
Fatalities
53
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2021
Fatal Crashes115
Fatalities
71
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2020
Fatal Crashes92
Fatalities
53
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2019
Fatal Crashes70
Fatalities
50
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2018
Fatal Crashes63
Fatalities
40
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2017
Fatal Crashes56
Fatalities
31
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2016
Fatal Crashes48
Fatalities
29
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2015
Fatal Crashes45
Fatalities
32
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2014
Fatal Crashes16
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
1.06

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2023
3
2021
1
2020
1
2014
5
Critical
Moderate
Advisory