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2025 Kia SoulProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 21 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
21
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
13
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 21 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the LightsHIGH

4 owners reported lights issues.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Lights (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Lights4 (19%)
Other3 (14%)
Brakes2 (10%)
Airbags1 (5%)
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking1 (5%)
Engine1 (5%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking1 (5%)
Collision Avoidance1 (5%)

2025 Kia Soul: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2025 Kia Soul, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2025 Kia Soul, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2025 Kia Soul, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking Issues

Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2025 Kia Soul, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to back over prevention: rearview system braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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2025 Kia Soul NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Kia Soul is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2025 Kia Soul vs. Class Average (Small Station Wagons)

This vehicle

21

Class avg

26

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small station wagons vehicles from 2025.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 21 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2025 Kia Soul: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Kia Soul?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 Kia Soul is related to the lights, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2025 Kia Soul reliable?
The 2025 Kia Soul has 21 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2025 Kia Soul?
NHTSA rates the 2025 Kia Soul 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2025 Kia Soul problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2025 Kia Soul have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2025 Kia Soul according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Kia Soul problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 2025 Kia Soul data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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