Kia Soul Eco

20122013 · 4 configurations

Lowest
26
Average
27
Best
28

The Kia Soul Eco has been tested by the EPA across 4 different configurations spanning model years 2012 through 2013. Over this period, the Soul Eco has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 26 MPG to 28 MPG, with an overall average of 27 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.

All Configurations

Historical Efficiency

2013
28
2012
28

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) 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. 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
303
Total Deaths
223

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
13.9%
Fire Occurrence
5.0%
Speeding Involved
9.6%
DUI Involved
10.9%
Primary Impact Zone

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

70%
Front
18%
Side
12%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes30
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
0.77
2022
Fatal Crashes37
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2021
Fatal Crashes28
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.79
2020
Fatal Crashes32
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2019
Fatal Crashes33
Fatalities
24
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2018
Fatal Crashes29
Fatalities
26
Deaths/Crash
0.90
2017
Fatal Crashes33
Fatalities
25
Deaths/Crash
0.76
2016
Fatal Crashes32
Fatalities
29
Deaths/Crash
0.91
2015
Fatal Crashes23
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2014
Fatal Crashes26
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.65

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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

Historical Severity Timeline

2012
3
Critical
Moderate
Advisory