2022 Kia Soul Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2022 Kia Soul, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
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NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
97
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2022 Soul and 97 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is engine, with 55 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- ENGINE55
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER15
- POWER TRAIN12
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6
- AIR BAGS3
2022 Soul Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL · 25V099000
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC336.
2022 Soul Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSB_ENG263 | Aug 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MISFIRE CONCERN DUE TO OVERRUNNING ALTERNATOR DECOUPLER - This bulletin provides information to address unresolved misfire events on some 2020–2024… | 11036452 |
| CS2311_TSB_R4 | Jun 9, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION: CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin has been revised to include additio… | 11033803 |
| CS2312_TSB_R2 | Jun 8, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additi… | 11034003 |
| TSB_BOD336 | Jun 4, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: KEY AND CYLINDER SET REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the driver’s door lock and trunk lid key cylinders on some 2019-20… | 11033934 |
| TSB_ELE422 | May 28, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment sy… | 11033217 |
| TSB_CS2312_R1 | Feb 19, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additi… | 11028908 |
| CS2311_OWNR_PC201 | Dec 19, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: POSTCARD OWNER RENOTIFICATION (CS2311) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign… | 11026989 |
| TSB_CS2312 | Dec 18, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin provides information to install a… | 11026825 |
| CS2312_OWNR | Dec 17, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (CS2312) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. A software… | 11026980 |
| PS797 | Dec 9, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ult… | 11026698 |
| TSB_ELE402 | Nov 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: POWER WINDOW MAIN SWITCH REPLACEMENT (CA2510) - This bulletin provides information regarding an intermittent operation of the main power window switc… | 11025766 |
| TSB_ELE402 | Nov 1, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: POWER WINDOW MAIN SWITCH REPLACEMENT (CA2510) - This bulletin provides information regarding an intermittent operation of the main power window switc… | 11024691 |
| WTY041_TSB_R1 | Sep 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HORN ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY041) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bullet… | 11023109 |
| SST082_R1 | Sep 4, 2025 | ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This bulletin provides instructions to perform an engine vibration inspection using the Kia Diagnostic System (KDS) tablet on certain Kia engine/model vehicles. The piston oil r… | 11022844 |
| SC336YZ_TSB | Sep 4, 2025 | ENGINE | This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published under SC336 titled “Engine Inspection/Replacement and ECM Logic Improvementâ€. | 11022843 |
| TSB_TRA046_R5 | Apr 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are in… | 11017172 |
| TSB_SST082 | Apr 4, 2025 | ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PISTON NOISE SENSING SYSTEM (PNSS) INSPECTION - This bulletin provides instructions to perform an engine vibration inspection using the Kia Diagnosti… | 11017169 |
| TSB_ENG222_R8 | Apr 3, 2025 | ENGINE | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of th… | 11017109 |
| TSB_ELE378 | Mar 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: KIA CONNECT MODEM RESET (SA611) - This bulletin outlines the procedure for resetting the modem in certain 2016-2025MY Kia vehicles li… | 11015973 |
| WTY041_OWNR | Mar 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY | WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY041) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to a… | 11016481 |
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