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2014 Kia Soul Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 0 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Kia Soul

The 2014 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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75/100

Good Choice — 2014 Kia Soul

The 2014 Kia Soul has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
0
Owner Complaints
No complaints filed
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2014 Kia Soul (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Kia dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V750000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V120000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V608000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V123000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V096000
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Kia Soul — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2014 model year is highlighted.

2010 134 complaints 2011 193 complaints 2012 510 complaints 2013 655 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 267 complaints 2018 205 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2012, 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2015, 2016 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2014 Kia Soul

Is the 2014 Kia Soul reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2014 Kia Soul has 5 recalls and no complaints on file. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2014 Kia Soul have?
The 2014 Kia Soul has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Kia Soul?
No significant complaint patterns were found for the 2014 Kia Soul in NHTSA data.
Is the 2014 Kia Soul safe to buy?
The 2014 Kia Soul has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Kia Soul should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Kia Soul are: 2014, 2015, 2016. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2012, 2013.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.