One of the lowest-complaint Souls
The 2022 Soul has a low complaint rate. Oil consumption and an anti-theft weakness on key-start cars are the main reports.
Updated November 2026 · based on 97 owner complaints and 1 recalls
168 58% below the Soul average
1 free to fix at a dealer
Every Soul year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2022 Soul
Top problems and what they cost
Oil consumption
Some engines use oil.
Fix: Oil consumption test free
Engine
Theft vulnerability
Key-start Kias were targeted by thieves; a free software update helps.
Fix: Free anti-theft software update
Other
Recalls
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2022 Kia Soul
- Confirm recall 25V099 shows as repaired.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2022 Soul has 1 recall on record, listed below.
- Ask whether the anti-theft software update was done.Paperwork shows whether known problems on this car were already fixed. No records means you should assume the work still needs doing and price it in.
Questions
Is the 2022 Kia Soul reliable?
One of the lowest-complaint Souls. The 2022 Soul has a low complaint rate. Oil consumption and an anti-theft weakness on key-start cars are the main reports.
How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Soul have?
1 recall. Recall repairs are free at any Kia dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2022 Kia Soul problems?
Oil consumption; Theft vulnerability.
Crash rating shown for the 2022 Kia Soul SUV FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.