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2021 Kia Soul
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 30 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2021 Kia Soul SUV FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 28 | 33 | 30 | 302 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 | 332 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 27 | 32 | 29 | 309 |
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 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
318 complaints filed by owners for this model year (24 involving a crash, 4 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 2021 Kia Soul?
EPA figures for the 2021 Kia Soul reach 30 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2021 Kia Soul?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 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 2021 Kia Soul?
Owners have filed 318 complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 Kia Soul, most often about: Engine, Engine And Engine Cooling, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Kia Soul?
NHTSA gave the 2021 Kia Soul (2021 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.