2022 Kia Soul recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Kia Soul; the most frequently affected component is engine and engine cooling — hard parts internal/mechanical. Owners filed 88 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 16 model years of this model in the database, 2022 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints88

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Engine and engine cooling — Hard parts internal/mechanicalCampaign 25V099000 · 17 Feb 2025

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.

Risk: Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC336.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine31 · 78%

Engine and engine cooling7 · 18%

Power train6 · 15%

Electrical system4 · 10%

Unknown or other4 · 10%

Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%

Vehicle speed control2 · 5%

Forward collision avoidance1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

202519

202621

From owner complaints

I have a Kia Soul 2022 and I have been having a lot of different problems with my vehicle that are a serious safety hazard for my family and myself. I was trying to pass 18 wheeler truck one night and I saw white and black smoke coming out from the back of my Kia Soul. I was trying to pass a 18 wheeler on the…
Power train · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while idling on several occasions. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact scanned the vehicle with a vehicle scanner, and the DTC: P1C28 was retrieved, which the contact related to NHTSA Campaign Number:…
Engine and engine cooling · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly jerked and jolted before returning to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired.…
Engine · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the month that the vehicle was purchased, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to coast to the side of the road. The ABS, traction control, Forward Collision…
Electrical system · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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