2022 KIA Soul Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Soul years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 13th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 KIA Soul. That ranks 13th out of 16 Soul model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (54 complaints, 57%), typically at around 27,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 94owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 KIA Soul problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 54 | 57% | 27,000 | “oil consumption” (19%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 20% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 15 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 13% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 11% | 2,050 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 6% | 47,900 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% | 28,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 KIA Soul recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness (AQ25001) — opened Aug 6, 2025, closed Dec 18, 2025.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2022 Kia Soul was previously serviced under Safety Recall SC336 (NHTSA Campaign 25V099000), and the dealership only uploaded the monitoring software. The safety recall remedy has now completely failed. The software's warning triggers are active: the oil light is flashing, the check engine light…
The paint above the windshield is peeling off.
The paint above the windshield is peeling.
Jake Sweeney Kia opened a repair order for Safety Recall SC336 on my 2022 Kia Soul at 8:00 AM on Wednesday. At 3:10 PM the exact same day, they finalized the ticket with a 'PASS' result and issued an invoice. The manufacturerâs official Technical Service Bulletin for Campaign SC336 explicitly…
Engine oil light came on and went to take in to get an oil change though it had 1000 miles or so to go. Had oil change but light did not go out, and service said to get it diagnosed at mechanic. Made an appointment and car then driven by my daughter stalled when entering the freeway. The car…
Other KIA Soul years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Soul | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 Soul | 30 | 0 |
| 2023 Soul | 54 | 4 |
| 2022 | 94 | 1 |
| 2021 Soul | 238 | 2 |
| 2020 Soul | 386 | 1 |
| 2019 Soul | 136 | 1 |
| 2018 Soul | 219 | 1 |
| 2017 Soul | 272 | 1 |
| 2016 Soul | 816 | 2 |
| 2015 Soul | 901 | 4 |
| 2014 Soul | 902 | 5 |
| 2013 Soul | 666 | 3 |
| 2012 Soul | 514 | 3 |
| 2011 Soul | 194 | 3 |
| 2010 Soul | 135 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 KIA Soul?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 54 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 KIA Soul?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 KIA Soul a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Soul model years, the 2022 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.