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2020 Kia Soul Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 0 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Recommended — 2020 Kia Soul

The 2020 Kia Soul shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
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Owner Complaints
No complaints filed
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Kia Soul (1)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V259000
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Kia Soul — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 267 complaints 2018 205 complaints 2019 128 complaints 2020 0 complaints 2021 209 complaints 2022 85 complaints 2023 48 complaints 2024 25 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017, 2018, 2021 — 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 — 2020 Kia Soul

Is the 2020 Kia Soul reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Kia Soul has 1 recall and no complaints on file. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2020 Kia Soul have?
The 2020 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 2020 Kia Soul?
No significant complaint patterns were found for the 2020 Kia Soul in NHTSA data.
Is the 2020 Kia Soul safe to buy?
The 2020 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: 2017, 2018, 2021.
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.