2018 Kia

Soul

Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 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 (S6)EPA, 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: 334 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 5/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified: No

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 163 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 63 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 101 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 2,837 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol: 101 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol: 24 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Optional
Lane-departure warning: Optional
Recalls: 1
Owner complaints: 205
Reported injuries: 12

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

ENGINE46%
POWER TRAIN11%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER10%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6%
AIR BAGS4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 279 total.

Kia Soul: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

RQ23005opened Sep 10, 2023POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL
Vehicle Rollaway
DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Pedestrian alert sounds

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.