Kia Soul EV years to avoid
No model year of the Kia Soul EV stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Kia Soul EV years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Kia Soul EV complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Kia Soul EV problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical17
- Transmission10
- Brakes7
- Engine5
- Visibility2
- Seats1
- Fuel system1
- Body1
- Airbags1
- Acceleration1
Kia Soul EV problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | - | 3 | Brakes | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2018 | - | 3 | Electrical | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2017 | - | 18 | Electrical | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | - | 7 | Transmission | 15,181 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2015 | - | 6 | Transmission | 78,000 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2014 | - | 2 | Airbags | 1 | 1 |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Kia Soul EV
What years of the Kia Soul EV should you avoid?
No single model year of the Kia Soul EV has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Kia Soul EV?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Kia Soul EV?
Electrical, with 17 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (10) and brakes (7).
How many recalls does the Kia Soul EV have?
5 recalls between 2014 and 2019. The 2016 model year has the most, with 4.
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