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2013 Kia Soul
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 27 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2013 Kia Soul SUV FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 | 333 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 | 334 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 | 353 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 | 346 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driv
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
874 complaints filed by owners for this model year (32 involving a crash, 64 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2013 Kia Soul?
EPA figures for the 2013 Kia Soul reach 27 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2013 Kia Soul?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Kia Soul. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2013 Kia Soul?
Owners have filed 874 complaints with NHTSA for the 2013 Kia Soul, most often about: Engine, Steering, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2013 Kia Soul?
NHTSA gave the 2013 Kia Soul (2013 Kia Soul SUV FWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.