# Kia Soul specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2025
- **MPG (combined):** 30-31
- **Drive:** FWD
- **Years covered:** 2015-2025

## Quick answer

The 2025 Kia Soul is a small wagon rated at 30-31 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.

## Every 2025 Kia Soul version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Soul Eco dynamics | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | CVT | 29/35 | 31 mpg | $2,150 | 287 g/mi |
| Soul | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | CVT | 27/33 | 30 mpg | $2,250 | 302 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Kia Soul specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | MPGe | EV range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 30-31 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 30-31 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 30-31 | -- | -- |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | FWD | 29-31 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | CVT, Manual, Automatic | FWD | 27-31 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl turbo; Electric | CVT, Manual, Automatic, Single-speed | FWD | 27-31 | 114 | 243 mi |
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl; Electric | Automatic, Manual, Single-speed | FWD | 27-28 | 108 | 111 mi |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl turbo; Electric | Automatic, Manual, Single-speed | FWD | 27-28 | 108 | 111 mi |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl; 2.0L 4-cyl; Electric; 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual, Single-speed | FWD | 27-28 | 105 | 93 mi |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl; Electric | Automatic, Manual, Single-speed | FWD | 26-27 | 105 | 93 mi |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl; 2.0L 4-cyl; Electric | Automatic, Manual, Single-speed | FWD | 26 | 105 | 93 mi |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the Soul changed over the years?

- **2023:** dropped 1.6L 4-cyl turbo.
- **2022:** combined mpg went from 27-31 to 29-31.
- **2021:** dropped Electric.
- **2020:** dropped 1.6L 4-cyl; maximum range went from 111 to 243 miles.
- **2018:** maximum range went from 93 to 111 miles.
- **2017:** added 1.6L 4-cyl turbo.
- **2016:** combined mpg went from 26 to 26-27.

## Kia Soul problems owners report most

| System (NHTSA category) | Complaints |
| --- | --- |
| Engine | 2079 |
| Power Train | 321 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 268 |
| Electrical System | 262 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 236 |
| Steering | 131 |
| Service Brakes | 119 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 106 |

From 3,189 complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015-2026 models. Most-complained-about model year: **2015**.

## Guides for common Kia Soul problems

- **Engine** (2,079 complaints): [Why is my car idling rough](/symptoms/rough-idle) - [Why is my engine knocking](/symptoms/engine-knocking-noise) - [Why is my car leaking oil](/symptoms/car-leaking-oil) - [engine replacement cost](/cost/engine-replacement) - [timing chain replacement cost](/cost/timing-chain-replacement) - [valve cover gasket replacement cost](/cost/valve-cover-gasket-replacement)
- **Transmission and drivetrain** (321 complaints): [Why is my transmission slipping](/symptoms/transmission-slipping) - [Why won't my car go into gear](/symptoms/car-wont-go-into-gear) - [Why does my car jerk when I accelerate](/symptoms/car-jerks-when-accelerating) - [transmission replacement cost](/cost/transmission-replacement) - [transmission fluid change cost](/cost/transmission-fluid-change) - [clutch replacement cost](/cost/clutch-replacement)
- **Engine cooling** (268 complaints): [Why is my car overheating](/symptoms/car-overheating) - [Why is my car leaking coolant](/symptoms/car-leaking-coolant) - [Why does my car smell sweet](/symptoms/sweet-smell-from-car) - [head gasket replacement cost](/cost/head-gasket-replacement) - [water pump replacement cost](/cost/water-pump-replacement) - [radiator replacement cost](/cost/radiator-replacement)
- **Electrical** (262 complaints): [Why does my car battery keep dying](/symptoms/car-battery-keeps-dying) - [Why are my headlights flickering](/symptoms/headlights-flickering) - [Why won't my car start](/symptoms/car-wont-start) - [alternator replacement cost](/cost/alternator-replacement) - [car battery replacement cost](/cost/car-battery-replacement) - [starter replacement cost](/cost/starter-replacement)
- **Fuel and propulsion** (236 complaints): [Why does my car stall while driving](/symptoms/car-stalls-while-driving) - [Why does my car lose power when accelerating](/symptoms/car-loses-power-when-accelerating) - [Why does my car hesitate when I accelerate](/symptoms/car-hesitates-when-accelerating)
- **Steering** (131 complaints): [Why is my steering wheel hard to turn](/symptoms/steering-wheel-hard-to-turn) - [Why does my car pull to one side](/symptoms/car-pulls-to-one-side) - [Why does my steering wheel shake at high speeds](/symptoms/steering-wheel-shakes-at-high-speed) - [rack and pinion replacement cost](/cost/rack-and-pinion-replacement) - [power steering pump replacement cost](/cost/power-steering-pump-replacement) - [tie rod replacement cost](/cost/tie-rod-replacement)

## Kia Soul warning lights

- [Soul: Check engine light](/warning-lights/check-engine/kia-soul): 785 complaints
- [Soul: Oil pressure warning light](/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-soul): 230 complaints
- [Soul: Coolant temperature warning light](/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/kia-soul): 110 complaints
- [Soul: Battery (charging system) warning light](/warning-lights/battery/kia-soul): 34 complaints
- [Soul: Power steering warning light](/warning-lights/power-steering/kia-soul): 31 complaints
- [Soul: Brake warning light](/warning-lights/brake/kia-soul): 18 complaints
- [Soul: Traction control light](/warning-lights/traction-control/kia-soul): 17 complaints
- [Soul: ABS warning light](/warning-lights/abs/kia-soul): 14 complaints
- [Soul: Airbag (SRS) warning light](/warning-lights/airbag/kia-soul): 13 complaints

## Kia Soul recalls (10)

| Campaign | Model years | Component | Reported |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [25V099000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V099000) | 2021-2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine | 2025-02-18 |
| [23V830000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V830000) | 2023 | Air Bags | 2023-12-23 |
| [23V531000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V531000) | 2023 | Power Train: Automatic Transmission | 2023-07-31 |
| [23V298000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V298000) | 2023 | Electrical System:  Instrument Cluster/Panel | 2023-04-26 |
| [22V031000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V031000) | 2017-2019 | Air Bags | 2022-01-25 |
| [21V259000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V259000) | 2020-2021 | Engine | 2021-04-13 |
| [20V750000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V750000) | 2015 | Engine | 2020-12-02 |
| [19V120000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V120000) | 2015-2016 | Engine | 2019-02-23 |
| [17V608000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V608000) | 2015-2016 | Steering | 2017-09-29 |
| [15V123000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V123000) | 2015 | Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal | 2015-03-02 |

Recall repairs are free at any Kia dealer. Check your VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). Data as of 2026-11-04.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2025 Kia Soul get?

The 2025 Kia Soul is EPA-rated at 30-31 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2025 Kia Soul have?

The 2025 Kia Soul comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl. It uses cvt transmission and is offered with FWD.

### Is there a hybrid Kia Soul?

No. In the EPA data from 2015-2025 the Kia Soul has no hybrid version.

### Which Kia Soul year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2025 Kia Soul has the highest combined rating, up to 31 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Kia Soul for a year?

About $2,150-$2,250 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2025 Kia Soul?

The most efficient 2025 version, the Soul Eco dynamics, is rated 29 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (31 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2025 Kia Soul emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 287-302 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

### How many recalls does the Kia Soul have?

NHTSA lists 10 recalls for 2015-2026 Kia Soul models as of 2026-11-04, the latest reported 2025-02-18 (25V099000). Recall work is free; enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to your car.

### What is the most common problem with the Kia Soul?

In NHTSA owner complaints the most-reported category is engine, followed by power train. The 2015 model year has the most complaints (908), partly because complaint counts follow sales volume.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)
- [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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