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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.
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.
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.
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)
1,169 complaints filed by owners for this model year (34 involving a crash, 62 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 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 1,169 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.
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.