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2018 Kia Soul: recalls, problems and warranty extensions
Everything US government records hold on the 2018 Kia Soul as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.
1Safety recalls
219Owner complaints to NHTSA
2Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating
Most-reported problems
What 2018 Kia Soul owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.
Safety recalls
Recalls issued for the 2018 Kia Soul. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
- Air BagsJan 2022 · Campaign 22V031000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.
Defect investigations
NHTSA investigations that include this model.
- Vehicle RollawayRQ23005 · opened Sep 2023 · closed Jan 2024
- Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · opened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023
Theft risk
The Soul is number 10 on the NICB list of most-stolen vehicles in the US (first half of 2025, all model years). Ask about anti-theft protection before you buy.
Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.