2022 Kia Soul Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 21%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2022 Kia Soul, 21% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2022 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V099000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started to leak oil. The contact stated that the oil was seeping onto the floorboard and the passenger's side floor mat. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11649033, filed 2025-03, 21 miles“The contact owns a 2022 Kia Soul. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic signal, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle shuddered and then stalled. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the check engine and battery warning lights were illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11648803, filed 2025-03, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2022 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway and observed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that the engine had seized but was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11668208, filed 2025-06, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2022 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power and stalled, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart and needed to be towed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V099000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11729099, filed 2026-04, 81,000 miles“The contact owns a 2022 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V099000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the engine was not replaced under the recall. While the contact's wife was driving 10 MPH, the vehicle started sputtering. The vehicle later lost motive power while the contact was driving. Upon inspection, the contact discovered there was no engine oil inside the engine. The vehicle was taken to O'Reilly's and diagnosed with a cylinder #3 misfire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11772606, filed 2026-10, 33,000 milesRelated recalls
- 25V099000Feb 17, 2025Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result…Covers: Kia Soul 2021–2023, Seltos 2021–2023
Related service bulletins
- 10220346Sep 16, 2022TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated…
- 10212199May 25, 2022PITSTOP: DTC P0011/ P0014/ P0016/ P0017 DUE TO INCORRECT CAMSHAFT RELUCTOR WHEEL CONFIGURATION - This Pitstop provides information on some 2010-2013MY Soul (AM), 2014-2019MY Soul…
- 10209431Mar 28, 2022SC224_OWNR_SK3: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the Engine Oil…
- 10209430Mar 24, 2022VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP REPLACEMENT (SC224) - This bulletin provides information to replace the oil filler cap on some 2022MY Seltos (SP2) and…
- 10209429Mar 24, 2022Sc224_stkr: voluntary emissions service campaign completion sticker
- 10209428Mar 24, 2022Sc224_poc: proof of correction card
- 10209427Mar 24, 2022SC224_QA: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign…
- 10209426Mar 24, 2022SC224_DPSM: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions…
- 10209425Mar 24, 2022SC224_DP: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to replace the engine oil…
- 10205430Dec 6, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC22) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 20 | 21% |
| 2021 | 47 | 20% |
| 2020 | 11 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 | 9 | 4% |
| 2017 | 9 | 3% |
| 2016 | 106 | 13% |
| 2015 | 58 | 6% |
| 2014 | 55 | 6% |
| 2013 | 45 | 7% |
| 2012 | 32 | 6% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2022 Kia Soul
54 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Kia Soul
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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