2022 Kia Soul Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 open recall for the 2022 Kia Soul. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 17, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Engine Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

What's wrong:
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.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 25V099000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Feb 17, 2025.

Owner complaints

94filed with NHTSA · 33 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2025
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Engine
54
Engine And Engine Cooling
19
Power Train
12
Electrical System
10

4 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 8 injuries · 3 deaths

Reported by owners to NHTSA and not verified. Complaints often surface a problem months before a recall.

See the complaints at NHTSA

Other Kia Soul years

Every year links to that vehicle's full recall page.

Kia Soul, every year

How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Kia dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

Keep the 2022 Kia Soul

Save it to your free garage and we'll email you the day NHTSA files a new recall for it — free, next to its mileage, maintenance, and repairs.