What is the fuel economy of a 2016 Kia Soul?

EPA figures for the 2016 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 2016 Kia Soul?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 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 2016 Kia Soul?

Owners have filed 1,149 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Kia Soul, most often about: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2016 Kia Soul?

NHTSA gave the 2016 Kia Soul (2016 Kia Soul SUV FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

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2016 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 2016 Kia Soul SUV FWD.

5/5

Overall

5/5

Frontal crash

4/5

Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Regular	24	31	27	337
1.6L 4-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Regular	24	30	26	335
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Regular	24	30	26	338

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 17V608000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.

Campaign 19V120000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

1,149 complaints filed by owners for this model year (34 involving a crash, 59 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine 552 Unknown Or Other 120 Engine And Engine Cooling 107

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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.