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2017 Kia Soul

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

4 current

Combined

8.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,697

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2024760 · manufacturer campaign SC087

13 December 2024

Transport Canada lists: Soul 2014–2019

What is wrong

Over time, the brake lines under the vehicle could corrode. If this happens, a brake line could fail and leak. A brake fluid leak can result in reduced braking.

Why it matters

Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the brake lines. The dealer will apply an anti-corrosion treatment and replace the brake lines, if required.

59,360 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2024345 · manufacturer campaign SC079

14 June 2024

Transport Canada lists: Soul 2014–2019 · Soul Ev 2015–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the wiring for the heated seat could disconnect and cause the seat heaters to overheat.

Why it matters

A seat heater that overheats could create the risk of a burn injury.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the seat heater electronic control unit. The dealer will also replace the seat heater pad(s), as necessary.

38,309 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2022023 · manufacturer campaign RC157

27 January 2022

Transport Canada lists: Forte 2017–2018 · Forte Koup 2017 · Sedona 2017–2019 · Soul 2017–2019 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in the airbag control unit could cause the airbag warning light to turn on. If this happens, the airbag system may not work properly, and the airbags may not inflate in a crash.

Why it matters

An airbag system that does not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the airbag control unit software. If the airbag warning light is on because of diagnostic trouble code B1620, the dealer will replace the airbag control unit.

58,054 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2021733 · manufacturer campaign SC046

7 December 2021

Transport Canada lists: Soul 2017–2019

What is wrong

Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu GDI engine.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Kia recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Kia advises you to immediately visit a Kia dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.

19,923 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Station wagon: Small
In its class
More efficient than 30% of 47 2017 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
205 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2017 Kia Soul have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2017 Kia Soul. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2017 Kia Soul get?
NRCan rates the 2017 Kia Soul at 8.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 205 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2017 Kia Soul for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,697 in fuel, producing roughly 4,019 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.