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2021 Kia Soul: recalls, problems and warranty extensions
Everything US government records hold on the 2021 Kia Soul as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.
2Safety recalls
238Owner complaints to NHTSA
1Defect investigations
4/5NHTSA overall crash rating
Most-reported problems
What 2021 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 2021 Kia Soul. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
- EngineApr 2021 · Campaign 21V259000
- Engine And Engine Cooling: EngineFeb 2025 · Campaign 25V099000
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.
- Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall EffectivenessAQ25001 · opened Aug 2025 · closed Dec 2025
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.