Kia Soul

20102025 · 48 configurations

Lowest
25
Average
27
Best
30

The Kia Soul has been tested by the EPA across 48 different configurations spanning model years 2010 through 2025. Over this period, the Soul has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 25 MPG to 30 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

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2025
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,000273330MPG
2024
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,000273330MPG
2023
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,000283330MPG
2022
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,000283330MPG
2022
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Regular
$2,050273229MPG
2021
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,000283330MPG
2021
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,200253127MPG
2021
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Regular
$2,050273229MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,000273330MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,200253127MPG
2020
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Regular
$2,050273229MPG
2019
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM7)Regular
$2,150263128MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,200253027MPG
2019
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,150263128MPG
2019
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,200243027MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,200253027MPG
2018
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,200253027MPG
2018
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,200243027MPG
2018
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM7)Regular
$2,150263128MPG
2017
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,200253027MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,200253027MPG
2017
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,200243027MPG
2017
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM7)Regular
$2,150263128MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,200243127MPG
2016
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,300243026MPG
2016
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300243026MPG
2015
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,300243026MPG
2015
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300243026MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2014
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,300243026MPG
2014
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300243026MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,300233026MPG
2013
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,200253027MPG
2013
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,200253027MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,400232825MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300242926MPG
2012
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,200253027MPG
2012
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,200253027MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,400232825MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300242926MPG
2011
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,200253027MPG
2011
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150263128MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300242926MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300243026MPG
2010
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,150263128MPG
2010
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150263128MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300243026MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300243026MPG

Historical Efficiency

2025
30
2024
30
2023
30
2022
30
2021
30
2020
30
2019
28
2018
28
2017
28
2016
27
2015
26
2014
26
2013
27
2012
27
2011
28
2010
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) 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. 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
1,511
Total Deaths
1,008

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
12.0%
Fire Occurrence
3.8%
Speeding Involved
10.9%
DUI Involved
12.2%
Primary Impact Zone

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

77%
Front
12%
Side
11%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes236
Fatalities
169
Deaths/Crash
0.72
2022
Fatal Crashes185
Fatalities
120
Deaths/Crash
0.65
2021
Fatal Crashes220
Fatalities
137
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2020
Fatal Crashes179
Fatalities
102
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2019
Fatal Crashes177
Fatalities
120
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2018
Fatal Crashes143
Fatalities
110
Deaths/Crash
0.77
2017
Fatal Crashes115
Fatalities
75
Deaths/Crash
0.65
2016
Fatal Crashes100
Fatalities
69
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2015
Fatal Crashes90
Fatalities
57
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2014
Fatal Crashes66
Fatalities
49
Deaths/Crash
0.74

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
2017
1
2015
3
2014
4
2012
1
2011
1
2010
3
Critical
Moderate
Advisory