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2023 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

4

3 current

Combined

7.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,449

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.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2023652 · manufacturer campaign RC194

8 December 2023

Transport Canada lists: Seltos 2024 · Soul 2023 · Soul Ev 2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the side curtain airbag(s) could inflate without a crash.

Why it matters

A side curtain airbag that inflates suddenly without a crash could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the left and/or right-side curtain airbag module(s).

415 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2023421 · manufacturer campaign RC182

1 August 2023

Transport Canada lists: Seltos 2023–2024 · Soul 2023 · Sportage 2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the circuit board in the electric oil pump assembly for the transmission may be damaged. As a result, the circuit board could short circuit and overheat.

Why it matters

A short circuit could create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the transmission electric oil pump assembly, and replace it as necessary. Kia recommends parking your vehicle outside and away from other vehicles or buildings until the recall repairs are completed.

10,758 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2023251 · manufacturer campaign RC181

26 April 2023

Transport Canada lists: Niro 2023 · Soul 2023 · Sportage 2023 · Telluride 2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster screen could remain blank when the vehicle is started. If this happens, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the odometer, warnings, and malfunction tell-tale graphics.

Why it matters

Warnings and malfunction tell-tale information that doesn't display could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the instrument cluster software.

7,090 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Station wagon: Small
In its class
More efficient than 38% of 26 2023 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
187 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2023 Kia Soul have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2023 Kia Soul. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2023 Kia Soul get?
NRCan rates the 2023 Kia Soul at 7.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 187 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2023 Kia Soul for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,449 in fuel, producing roughly 3,650 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.