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2017 Kia Soul Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 267 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2017 Kia Soul

The 2017 Kia Soul shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
267
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
17
Crashes + Injuries
14 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Kia Soul (1)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V031000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Kia Soul

Based on 267 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
150
Unknown Or Other
23
Electrical System
19
Power Train
18
Air Bags
14
Steering
9
Engine And Engine Cooling
9
Service Brakes
6
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Kia Soul — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 193 complaints 2012 510 complaints 2013 655 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 267 complaints 2018 205 complaints 2019 128 complaints 2020 0 complaints 2021 209 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 — 2017 Kia Soul

Is the 2017 Kia Soul reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Kia Soul has 1 recall and 267 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Kia Soul have?
The 2017 Kia Soul has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Kia Soul?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Kia Soul are: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Kia Soul safe to buy?
The 2017 Kia Soul has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis 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.