2022 Kia Soul Problems: 2 Known Issues
2022 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated October 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022 Kia Soul has 2 documented known issues, with 2 rated critical. The most serious are Recall 25V099000 (Kia SC336): Improperly Manufactured Piston Oil Rings Can Destroy the Engine and Piston Oil Ring Defect and Excessive Oil Consumption. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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All 2 Known Issues
NHTSA Recalls5 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
AIR BAGS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.
ENGINE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.
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What are the most common Kia Soul problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022 Kia Soul has 2 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Recall 25V099000 (Kia SC336): Improperly Manufactured Piston Oil Rings Can Destroy the Engine, Piston Oil Ring Defect and Excessive Oil Consumption. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Kia Soul reliable?
The 2022 Kia Soul has 2 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 2 issues are rated critical: Recall 25V099000 (Kia SC336): Improperly Manufactured Piston Oil Rings Can Destroy the Engine and Piston Oil Ring Defect and Excessive Oil Consumption. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2021-2023 Kia Soul Recall 25V099000 (Kia SC336): Improperly Manufactured Piston Oil Rings Can Destroy the Engine?
Kia America is recalling certain 2021-2023 Kia Soul vehicles under NHTSA campaign 25V099000 (Kia's internal number SC336). On the affected Souls, the piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly. That manufacturing defect can lead to engine damage. NHTSA's stated conse… Severity: high.
What is the 2020-2023 Kia Soul Piston Oil Ring Defect and Excessive Oil Consumption?
NHTSA recall 21V259000 (Kia SC209) covers certain 2020-2021 Soul vehicles with 2.0L Nu MPI engines whose piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated. Kia communication 11017169/SST082 indexes a later PNSS vibration-inspection process to certain 2020-2023 Soul vehicle… Severity: high.
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