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Reliability Database
Kia

Soul

Compact
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.0)
3 Generations
11 Engines Rated
5,312 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
2 recommended 2 caution 7 avoid

Generation Timeline

2010-2013 1st
3 engines
1,480 complaints 🔥 85 ☠ 3
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.0)
→
2014-2019 2nd
5 engines
3,153 complaints 🔥 214 ☠ 3
1.6L Turbo 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.0)
→
2020-2025 3rd
3 engines
679 complaints 🔥 11 ☠ 9
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.0)
→
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