2013 Kia

Soul

Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L

Kia Soul: best and worst years

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Overview

Body: Small Station WagonsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 333 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 5/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG: 30.1 mpg, reported by 5 driversabout 3.1 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified: Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 162 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 63 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 100 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 2,690 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol: 102 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol: 24 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: No
Lane-departure warning: No
Recalls: 3
Owner complaints: 655
Reported injuries: 25
Theft rate: 1.0 per 1,000 produced (CY 2013 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ENGINE33%
STEERING17%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER7%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 857 total.

Kia Soul: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

AQ23002Openopened Nov 17, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
EA21003opened Dec 22, 2021ENGINE
Engine Fires
PE19004opened Mar 29, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Non-crash Vehicle Fires
DP18003opened Aug 21, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Non-crash Vehicle Fires

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain: 10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery: 10 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.