# Kia Soul 2010–2019 Problems, Reliability & Repair Costs

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> Kia Soul 2010–2019: the engine-failure recall years to avoid, real problems with repair costs, DIY fixes, and which years are the safer used buy.

Case file · KIA-SOUL-2010-2019 · 1st & 2nd gen (AM/PS) (AM / PS)

# Kia Soul 2010–2019 Common problems, reliability & repair costs

The Soul is a cheap, roomy, easy-to-park box that's mostly dependable, with one expensive shadow over it. The 1.6L GDI (Gamma) and 2.0L (Nu) engines in many 2012–2019 cars are tied to a connecting-rod-bearing/catalytic-converter failure that can seize or even burn the engine. Kia recalled and class-action-settled it, extending warranties and replacing engines. Buy one with the KSDS recall done and a clean oil-consumption history and it's a genuinely good value box; buy one unaware and you risk a $4,000–$7,000 engine.

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Case data plate KIA-SOUL-2010-2019

Case score
5/10

Best years

2017, 2018, 2019

Avoid

2014–2016 (highest engine-failure complaint volume) +1 more

Status
Reviewed
Amended 2026-09-17

[How we score →](https://carcasefile.com/methodology/)

Exhibit A · Kia Soul Elise240SX · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) · [Wikimedia](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2010_Kia_Soul_2.0L_4u_in_Molten,_Rear_Right,_07-10-2023.jpg)

Case verdict At a glance

Case score
5/10

Best years

2017, 2018, 2019

Years to avoid

2014–2016 (highest engine-failure complaint volume) +1 more

Worst system

engine

#1 problem

**Connecting-rod-bearing engine failure** · $4,000–$7,000 at an independent shop · typically around 70k–110k mi

Companion pages for this car generation:

📄 Dossier Overview Active Page [📋 Inspection Checklist Field Guide ->](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/kia-soul-2010-2019/checklist/) [💰 Maintenance Costs 5-Year Ledger ->](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/kia-soul-2010-2019/cost-to-maintain/) [🩺 Audit a Quote Estimate Case File ->](https://carcasefile.com/estimate-doctor/?vehicle=Kia%20Soul)

## Engines

- **G4FC / G4FG (Gamma)** · 1.6L gasoline, 130 hp
- **G4KD / G4NA (Beta II / Nu)** · 2.0L gasoline, 142 hp

## Transmissions

- **automatic**, 4-speed
- **automatic**, 6-speed
- **manual**, 5-speed

## Drivetrain

FWD

## Body

wagon

## Trims

Base, +, !, Exclaim, Plus

Parts desk

## Kia Soul part-number cross-reference

Start from the OEM number, then pick the brand you trust. Verified equivalents for the Kia Soul (2010–2019).

Part links go to Amazon, and to eBay where Amazon does not stock the part.
Affiliate links, so we may earn a commission if you buy. Your price is
unchanged, and a commission never changes a verdict.

### Oil filter

All 2010-2019, 1.6L & 2.0L: spin-on. 26300-35505 supersedes 26300-35504, and the 2020-2025 Soul takes this same spin-on rather than a cartridge.
swipe →

OEM part
Kia / Hyundai (Mobis)
[Find Kia / Hyundai oil filter on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B%252F%2BHyundai%2B%2528Mobis%2529%2B26300-35505)

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Wix

Also 51334XP synthetic/high-mileage. Corrected 09-17-2026: the fits line above used to say the 2020+ Soul takes a 26350-xxxxx cartridge instead, which contradicted our own 2020-2025 Soul page that this card links to. Settled at Wix, whose application list names this car by year and engine: 51334 covers Soul 2010-2022 for the 1.6L and 2010-2024 and 2014-2025 for the 2.0L. The other direction agrees: the 26350 cartridge crosses to Wix WL10514, whose entire application list is 2.5L Theta III engines (Sonata, Santa Fe, Tucson, K5, Sorento, Sportage, Palisade, Santa Cruz) and contains no Soul. The Soul was never sold with a 2.5L. Do NOT use a parts.kia.com product page to settle a fitment question like this one: those pages render the vehicle name out of the URL slug, so they agree with whatever you type.
[Look up Wix oil filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB000C9Y16S)

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Fram

Extra Guard spin-on; Ultra = XG9688
[Check Fram oil filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DFram%2BPH9688)

Verified via: [parts.kia.com product page for 26300-35505. Supersession chain and price only. The vehicle name in its title comes from the URL slug, so it is not fitment evidence](https://parts.kia.com/p/Kia_2014_Soul-16L-AT/Oil-Filter-26300-35505/121404691/2630035505.html), [oilfilter-crossreference.com: KIA 26300-35505 (Fram PH9688)](https://www.oilfilter-crossreference.com/convert/KIA/26300-35505), [O'Reilly: Wix 51334 detail](https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/wix/wix-oil-filter/wix0/51334), [parts.kia.com product page for 26300-35505. Good for the supersession chain (it lists 26300-35503 and -35504) and for price. NOT evidence of vehicle fitment: the page takes the vehicle name from the URL slug, so a hand-typed slug for an electric EV9 returns the same page](https://parts.kia.com/p/Kia_2024_Soul/Oil-Filter-26300-35505/121404691/2630035505.html), [WIX application list for 51334: Kia Soul 2010-2022 (1.6L), 2010-2024 and 2014-2025 (2.0L). Independent confirmation of the spin-on on the 2020+ car](https://www2.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartApplications.aspx?Part=51334), [WIX application list for WL10514, the 26350-2S001 cartridge: 2.5L Theta III engines only, no Soul](https://www2.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartApplications.aspx?Part=WL10514)

### Engine air filter

2010-2011 ONLY, 1.6L & 2.0L Beta (smaller, different element than 2012+)
swipe →

OEM part
Kia
[See Kia engine air filter on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B28113-2K000)

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Fram
[Compare Fram engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DFram%2BCA10699)

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Wix

Also listed as WA9709 under Wix's newer numbering
[Find Wix engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0031IBVDI)

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Purolator
[Look up Purolator engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB003YO8LSC)

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Mann
[Check Mann engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DMann%2BC26014)

Verified via: [kia.parts: 28113-2K000 Filter Element 2010-2011 Soul](https://www.kia.parts/oem-parts/kia-filter-element-281132k000), [airfilter-crossreference.com: KIA 28113-2K000](https://www.airfilter-crossreference.com/convert/KIA/28113-2K000)

### Engine air filter

2012-2019, 1.6L & 2.0L. Kia used 28113-1R100 (2012-2013) then 28113-B2000 (2014-2019), the same dimensional element (one K&N 33-2472 / Fram CA11206 spans the whole 2012-2019 range)
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OEM part
Kia
[See Kia engine air filter on Amazon, 2012-2019](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B28113-B2000%2B%25282014-19%2529%2B%252F%2B28113-1R100%2B%25282012-13%2529)

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Fram
[Compare Fram engine air filter, 2012-2019](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00HFLCM4Y)

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K&N

Washable; verified fitment 2012-2019 Soul 1.6L & 2.0L
[Find K&N engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB006DA34VI)

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Wix
[Look up Wix engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DWix%2BWA9772)

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Mann
[Check Mann engine air filter, 2012-2019](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB017XRZ642)

Verified via: [kia.parts: 28113-B2000 Air Filter 2014-2019 Soul](https://www.kia.parts/oem-parts/kia-air-filter-28113b2000), [airfilter-crossreference.com: KIA 28113-B2000 (Fram CA11206, Wix WA9772, Mann C26033)](https://www.airfilter-crossreference.com/convert/KIA/28113-B2000), [Redline360: K&N 33-2472 fits Soul 1.6L/2.0L 12-19](https://shop.redline360.com/products/k-n-air-filter-kia-soul-4-cyl-1-6l-2-0l-12-19-performance-replacement-33-2472)

### Cabin air filter

2010-2013 (1.6L & 2.0L)
swipe →

OEM part
Kia
[See Kia cabin air filter on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B97133-2K000)

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Fram

Fresh Breeze
[Compare Fram cabin air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB004IZWMD6)

Verified via: [Karparts360: 2010-2013 Soul cabin filter replaces 97133-2K000](https://www.karparts360.com/2010-2013-kia-soul-cabin-air-filter-replaces-97133-2k000-clx-m0-800147p-cl360a55), [Fram: CF10709 parts search](http://www.fram.com/parts-search/CF10709/)

### Cabin air filter

2014-2019 (gas Soul & Soul EV)
swipe →

OEM part
Kia
[Find Kia cabin air filter on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B97133-B2000)

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Fram
[Look up Fram cabin air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DFram%2BCF12002)

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Mann
[Check Mann cabin air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DMann%2BCU21009)

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Wix
[See Wix cabin air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DWix%2BWP2162)

Verified via: [kiapartsnow: 97133-B2000 Air Filter Assy (2014-2019 Soul/Soul EV)](https://www.kiapartsnow.com/genuine/kia-filter-assy-air~97133b2000.html), [airfilter-crossreference.com: KIA 97133-B2000 (Fram CF12002, Mann CU21009, Wix WP2162)](https://www.airfilter-crossreference.com/convert/KIA/97133-B2000)

### Spark plugs

1.6L Gamma GDI (G4FD/G4FG), 2012-2019: heat range 6
swipe →

OEM part
Kia / Hyundai (Mobis)
[Compare Kia / Hyundai spark plugs on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B%252F%2BHyundai%2B%2528Mobis%2529%2B18846-10060)

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NGK

NGK stock no. 93815; also listed SILZKR6B11
[Find NGK spark plugs](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DNGK%2BSILZKR6B10E)

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Denso
[Look up Denso spark plugs](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DDenso%2BVXUH20I)

Verified via: [kia.parts: 18846-10060 Spark Plug 2012-2019 Kia (1.6L)](https://www.kia.parts/oem-parts/kia-spark-plug-1884610060), [sparkplug-crossreference.com: KIA 18846-10060 (NGK SILZKR6B10E / 93815, Denso VXUH20I)](https://www.sparkplug-crossreference.com/convert/kia/18846-10060)

### Spark plugs

2.0L Nu (G4NA), 2012-2019: heat range 7 (2012-2013 also listed as 18855-10070)
swipe →

OEM part
Kia / Hyundai (Mobis)
[Check Kia / Hyundai spark plugs on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B%252F%2BHyundai%2B%2528Mobis%2529%2B18846-11070)

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NGK

NGK stock no. 9723; do NOT confuse with the 1.6L's 18846-10060 / SILZKR6B10E
[See NGK spark plugs](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB003B3ECB6)

Verified via: [kia.parts, 18846-11070 Spark Plug 2011-2019 Kia (2.0L: Forte/Soul/Sportage)](https://www.kia.parts/oem-parts/kia-spark-plug-1884611070), [NGK.com: 9723 SILZKR7B11 Laser Iridium](https://www.ngk.com/ngk-9723-silzkr7b11-laser-iridium-spark-plug)

### Front brake pads

2009-2011 (1.6L Gamma & 2.0L Beta share the same front pad)
swipe →

OEM part
Kia
[Compare Kia front brake pads on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B58101-2KA00)

Verified via: [kia.parts: 58101-2KA00 Brake Pads Front 2010-2011 Soul](https://www.kia.parts/oem-parts/kia-brake-pads-front-581012ka00), [kiapartsnow: Soul front brake pad set catalog (by year/engine)](https://www.kiapartsnow.com/oem-kia-soul-brake_pad_set.html)

### Front brake pads

2012-2013 (1.6L GDI & 2.0L Nu share the same front pad)
swipe →

OEM part
Kia
[Find Kia front brake pads on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B58101-2KA51)

Verified via: [kia.parts: 58101-2KA51 Brake Pads Front 2012-2013 Soul](https://www.kia.parts/oem-parts/kia-brake-pads-front-581012ka51), [OEMPartsOnline: 58101-2KA51 Brake Pads Front 2012-2013 Soul](https://kia.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/kia-brake-pads-front-581012ka51)

### Front brake pads

2014-2016 (1.6L GDI & 2.0L Nu share; also fits 2015-2016 Soul EV)
swipe →

OEM part
Kia
[Look up Kia front brake pads on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B58101-B2A00)

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Akebono

ProACT ceramic; pad shape 'D1397'
[Check Akebono front brake pads](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DAkebono%2BACT1397A)

Verified via: [kia.parts: 58101-B2A00 Brake Pads Front 2014-2017 Soul](https://www.kia.parts/oem-parts/kia-brake-pads-front-58101b2a00), [PartsHawk: Akebono ACT1397A Soul front pad set (2014-2016)](https://partshawk.com/kia-soul-disc-brake-pad-set-akebono-act1397a.html)

### Front brake pads

2017-2019 (1.6L GDI & 2.0L Nu share; changed from B2A00 at approx. Aug 2016 production)
swipe →

OEM part
Kia
[See Kia front brake pads on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B58101-B2A20)

Verified via: [kia.parts: 58101-B2A20 Brake Pads Front 2017-2019 Soul](https://www.kia.parts/oem-parts/kia-brake-pads-front-58101b2a20), [OEMPartsOnline: 58101-B2A20 Brake Pads Front 2017-2019 Soul](https://kia.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/kia-brake-pads-front-58101b2a20)

### Wiper blades

All 2010-2019 (unchanged across AM & PS): driver 24 in, passenger 20 in; rear hatch approx. 11-12 in
swipe →

OEM part
Kia (size spec)
[Compare Kia wiper blades on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B%2528size%2Bspec%2529%2B24%2Bin%2Bdriver%2B%252F%2B20%2Bin%2Bpassenger)

Verified via: [Autopadre: Kia Soul wiper sizes 2010-2022](https://www.autopadre.com/wiper-size/kia-soul), [MyWiperSize, Kia Soul (2010-2011: 24/20)](https://www.mywipersize.com/make/kia/soul.php)

### Serpentine (accessory drive) belt

1.6L Gamma GDI, 2012-2019 (single ribbed belt; Kia supersessions 25212-2B020 -> 2B120 -> 2B140. Verify by year, A/C and 120A-alternator option)
swipe →

OEM part
Kia
[Find Kia serpentine on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B25212-2B140)

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Gates

Micro-V; confirm exact length for your year/accessories
[Look up Gates serpentine](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DGates%2BK060376)

Verified via: [kiapartsnow: Soul serpentine belt catalog (25212-2B140, 1.6L 2012-2019)](https://www.kiapartsnow.com/oem-kia-soul-serpentine_belt.html), [Walmart: Gates K060376 fits 2012-2013 Kia Soul 1.6L](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gates-K060376-Serpentine-Belt-Fits-select-2012-2013-KIA-SOUL-2012-2015-HYUNDAI-ACCENT/130388646)

### Serpentine (accessory drive) belt

2.0L Nu, 2014-2019 (25212-2E310 supersedes 2E300; the 2012-2013 2.0L Nu belt is 25212-2E820)
swipe →

OEM part
Kia
[Check Kia serpentine on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B25212-2E310)

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Gates

Micro-V; confirm by year/accessories
[See Gates serpentine](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB002NEWZN6)

Verified via: [kiapartsnow: Soul serpentine belt catalog (25212-2E310, 2.0L Nu 2014-2024)](https://www.kiapartsnow.com/oem-kia-soul-serpentine_belt.html), [OEMPartsOnline: 25212-2E310 Serpentine Belt](https://kia.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/kia-serpentine-belt-252122e310)

### Serpentine (accessory drive) belt

2010-2011 only. 1.6L Gamma = single ribbed belt 25212-2B000. 2.0L Beta uses a main V-ribbed belt 25212-23700 PLUS a separate power-steering-pump belt 57170-2D101 and a separate A/C belt 97713-2D100
swipe →

OEM part
Kia
[Compare Kia serpentine on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B25212-2B000%2B%25281.6L%2529%253B%2B25212-23700%2B%25282.0L%2BBeta%2Bmain%2529)

Verified via: [kiapartsnow: Soul serpentine belt catalog (2009-2011 by engine)](https://www.kiapartsnow.com/oem-kia-soul-serpentine_belt.html), [eBay: Kia OEM 10-11 Soul serpentine belt 25212-2B000](https://www.ebay.com/p/1611128316)

### Battery (BCI group)

OE group varies by year/trim. Most 2010-2016 (and many 2017-2019) = BCI Group 121R. Some 2017-2019 automatic / ISG trims spec Group H5 (BCI 47) or H6 (BCI 48)
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OEM part
Kia (OE group size)
[Find Kia battery on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B%2528OE%2Bgroup%2Bsize%2529%2BBCI%2BGroup%2B121R)

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BCI group

OE on some 2018-2019 automatic trims
[Look up BCI group battery](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBCI%2Bgroup%2BH5%2B%2528Group%2B47%2529)

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BCI group

OE on some 2017-2019 standard / ISG trims
[Check BCI group battery](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBCI%2Bgroup%2BH6%2B%2528Group%2B48%2529)

Verified via: [Autopadre: Kia Soul battery sizes 2010-2021 (121R / H5 / H6 by year)](https://www.autopadre.com/battery-size/kia-soul), [AutoZone: Kia Soul Group 121R battery](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/kia/soul/b/group-size/121r)

Amazon and eBay affiliate links. Prices unchanged for you. Confirm fitment against your VIN; mid-generation changes exist.

Verdict

## Should I buy a 2010–2019 Kia Soul?

Buy carefully and verify the engine first. A Soul that has had the KSDS (knock-sensor) recall software installed, no history of burning oil, and ideally a paper trail on the catalytic-converter/engine recall is a roomy, cheap-to-run little wagon that earns its fans. The problem is the 1.6L GDI and 2.0L engines: a connecting-rod-bearing defect (and a related catalytic-converter overheating recall) led to seizures, stalls, and fires on a meaningful number of 2012–2019 cars, with a national class-action settlement behind it. The 2014–2016 cars carry the most engine complaints. Do not buy one without checking recall completion by VIN and watching the oil level. A tired or pre-failure engine can cost more than the car is worth.

Best years

2017, 2018, 2019

Years to avoid

2014–2016 (highest engine-failure complaint volume), Any 1.6L GDI or 2.0L car without the KSDS recall confirmed done

Inspection Companion

### Pre-Purchase Checklist for Kia Soul

[Open Field Checklist Page ->](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/kia-soul-2010-2019/checklist/)

- ☐ Run the VIN at owners.kia.com/recalls (or a Kia dealer) and confirm the KSDS knock-sensor software and the catalytic-converter/engine recall were performed.
- ☐ Check the oil level on the dipstick and ask the seller how often they add oil. Burning more than ~1 quart between changes is a warning sign of the known oil-consumption/engine issue.
- ☐ Cold-start it and listen for ticking or knocking from the engine; a deep knock that quickens with RPM is the rod-bearing tell. Walk away.
- ☐ Turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock while parked and listen for a clunk from the steering rack. That points to the 2014–2016 pinion-plug/steering recall; confirm it was fixed.
- ☐ Watch for a check-engine light and ask if the catalytic converter has ever been replaced.
- ☐ Confirm the engine warranty status. Affected engines got a powertrain warranty extension to 10 years / 120,000 miles, which can still apply to some cars.
- ☐ Inspect for any record of an engine short-block or full replacement under recall. A documented replacement engine is a plus, not a minus.

Verified-fit parts for the Kia Soul (2010–2019).

Parts desk

Parts cross-reference

OEM number first, verified equivalents below it. Links go to Amazon.

Oil filter

All 2010-2019, 1.6L & 2.0L: spin-on. 26300-35505 supersedes 26300-35504, and the 2020-2025 Soul takes this same spin-on rather than a cartridge.

- [OEM Kia / Hyundai (Mobis) 26300-35505 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B%252F%2BHyundai%2B%2528Mobis%2529%2B26300-35505)
- [Wix 51334 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB000C9Y16S)
- [Fram PH9688 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DFram%2BPH9688)

Engine air filter

2010-2011 ONLY, 1.6L & 2.0L Beta (smaller, different element than 2012+)

- [OEM Kia 28113-2K000 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B28113-2K000)
- [Fram CA10699 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DFram%2BCA10699)
- [Wix 49400 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0031IBVDI)
- [Purolator A16094 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB003YO8LSC)
- [Mann C26014 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DMann%2BC26014)

Engine air filter

2012-2019, 1.6L & 2.0L. Kia used 28113-1R100 (2012-2013) then 28113-B2000 (2014-2019), the same dimensional element (one K&N 33-2472 / Fram CA11206 spans the whole 2012-2019 range)

- [OEM Kia 28113-B2000 (2014-19) / 28113-1R100 (2012-13) →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B28113-B2000%2B%25282014-19%2529%2B%252F%2B28113-1R100%2B%25282012-13%2529)
- [Fram CA11206 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00HFLCM4Y)
- [K&N 33-2472 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB006DA34VI)
- [Wix WA9772 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DWix%2BWA9772)
- [Mann C26033 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB017XRZ642)

Cabin air filter

2010-2013 (1.6L & 2.0L)

- [OEM Kia 97133-2K000 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B97133-2K000)
- [Fram CF10709 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB004IZWMD6)

Cabin air filter

2014-2019 (gas Soul & Soul EV)

- [OEM Kia 97133-B2000 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B97133-B2000)
- [Fram CF12002 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DFram%2BCF12002)
- [Mann CU21009 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DMann%2BCU21009)
- [Wix WP2162 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DWix%2BWP2162)

Spark plugs

1.6L Gamma GDI (G4FD/G4FG), 2012-2019: heat range 6

- [OEM Kia / Hyundai (Mobis) 18846-10060 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B%252F%2BHyundai%2B%2528Mobis%2529%2B18846-10060)
- [NGK SILZKR6B10E →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DNGK%2BSILZKR6B10E)
- [Denso VXUH20I →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DDenso%2BVXUH20I)

Spark plugs

2.0L Nu (G4NA), 2012-2019: heat range 7 (2012-2013 also listed as 18855-10070)

- [OEM Kia / Hyundai (Mobis) 18846-11070 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B%252F%2BHyundai%2B%2528Mobis%2529%2B18846-11070)
- [NGK SILZKR7B11 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB003B3ECB6)

Front brake pads

2009-2011 (1.6L Gamma & 2.0L Beta share the same front pad)

- [OEM Kia 58101-2KA00 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B58101-2KA00)

Front brake pads

2012-2013 (1.6L GDI & 2.0L Nu share the same front pad)

- [OEM Kia 58101-2KA51 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B58101-2KA51)

Front brake pads

2014-2016 (1.6L GDI & 2.0L Nu share; also fits 2015-2016 Soul EV)

- [OEM Kia 58101-B2A00 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B58101-B2A00)
- [Akebono ACT1397A →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DAkebono%2BACT1397A)

Front brake pads

2017-2019 (1.6L GDI & 2.0L Nu share; changed from B2A00 at approx. Aug 2016 production)

- [OEM Kia 58101-B2A20 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B58101-B2A20)

Wiper blades

All 2010-2019 (unchanged across AM & PS): driver 24 in, passenger 20 in; rear hatch approx. 11-12 in

- [OEM Kia (size spec) 24 in driver / 20 in passenger →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B%2528size%2Bspec%2529%2B24%2Bin%2Bdriver%2B%252F%2B20%2Bin%2Bpassenger)

Serpentine (accessory drive) belt

1.6L Gamma GDI, 2012-2019 (single ribbed belt; Kia supersessions 25212-2B020 -> 2B120 -> 2B140. Verify by year, A/C and 120A-alternator option)

- [OEM Kia 25212-2B140 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B25212-2B140)
- [Gates K060376 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DGates%2BK060376)

Serpentine (accessory drive) belt

2.0L Nu, 2014-2019 (25212-2E310 supersedes 2E300; the 2012-2013 2.0L Nu belt is 25212-2E820)

- [OEM Kia 25212-2E310 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B25212-2E310)
- [Gates K060494 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB002NEWZN6)

Serpentine (accessory drive) belt

2010-2011 only. 1.6L Gamma = single ribbed belt 25212-2B000. 2.0L Beta uses a main V-ribbed belt 25212-23700 PLUS a separate power-steering-pump belt 57170-2D101 and a separate A/C belt 97713-2D100

- [OEM Kia 25212-2B000 (1.6L); 25212-23700 (2.0L Beta main) →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B25212-2B000%2B%25281.6L%2529%253B%2B25212-23700%2B%25282.0L%2BBeta%2Bmain%2529)

Battery (BCI group)

OE group varies by year/trim. Most 2010-2016 (and many 2017-2019) = BCI Group 121R. Some 2017-2019 automatic / ISG trims spec Group H5 (BCI 47) or H6 (BCI 48)

- [OEM Kia (OE group size) BCI Group 121R →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DKia%2B%2528OE%2Bgroup%2Bsize%2529%2BBCI%2BGroup%2B121R)
- [BCI group H5 (Group 47) →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBCI%2Bgroup%2BH5%2B%2528Group%2B47%2529)
- [BCI group H6 (Group 48) →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBCI%2Bgroup%2BH6%2B%2528Group%2B48%2529)

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Known faults

## Common Kia Soul problems & repair costs

### Connecting-rod-bearing engine failure

$4,000–$7,000

engine safety 2012–2019 (1.6L GDI and 2.0L) ~70k–110k mi

**Symptoms:** Engine ticking or deep knocking that gets faster with RPM, rising oil consumption, oil/check-engine lights, then stalling or a sudden seizure. In the worst cases the engine has caught fire.

**Fix:** Short-block or full engine replacement. Kia issued the KSDS (Knock Sensor Detection System) software recall to detect bearing wear early and a class-action settlement covering 2012–2016 Gamma and 2014–2019 Nu Souls. Many engines were replaced free and powertrain warranties were extended to 10 yr / 120k mi. Out of coverage, a reman/used engine swap is the realistic fix.

Sources: [Cars.com: Kia Soul recalls](https://www.cars.com/research/kia-soul/recalls/), [ABC15: Kia engine failure class-action settlement](https://www.abc15.com/news/let-abc15-know/kia-engine-failure-class-action-settlement-deadline-consumers-need-to-know), [CarComplaints: 2016 Kia Soul engine](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Kia/Soul/2016/engine/engine.shtml)

### Catalytic converter overheating / engine damage

$1,200–$2,500

exhaust / engine safety 2012–2016 (1.6L GDI) ~60k–100k mi

**Symptoms:** Check-engine light, loss of power, rotten-egg smell or rattling cat; in the recalled failure mode, excessive exhaust heat damages the converter and can cause abnormal combustion that damages pistons, and in some cases an underhood fire.

**Fix:** Kia's recall has dealers update the KSDS software and inspect for fuel/oil leaks, run an engine test, and make repairs up to and including engine replacement free of charge. A standalone catalytic-converter replacement (if not recall-covered) runs the lower end of the range; an OEM converter is the high end.

Sources: [Cars.com: Kia Soul recalls](https://www.cars.com/research/kia-soul/recalls/), [Kia Soul Forums: catalytic converter issue](https://www.kiasoulforums.com/threads/the-dreaded-soul-catalytic-converter-issue.123027/)

### Excessive oil consumption

$100–$400

engine moderate 2010–2019 ~60k–120k mi

**Symptoms:** Oil level drops noticeably between changes (often more than a quart), low-oil light, faint burning smell. Frequently shows up before the bigger engine failure, so treat it as an early warning, not a quirk.

**Fix:** Short term: monitor and top up oil between changes, run the correct grade, and keep service current. Long term, heavy consumption on a GDI/Nu engine points toward the underlying bearing/ring issue. Get the KSDS recall done and watch closely. The cost here is the ongoing oil plus diagnosis; a real fix means engine work.

Sources: [CarParts.com: Kia Soul reliability and common problems](https://www.carparts.com/blog/kia-soul-reliability-and-common-problems/), [Kia Soul Forums: engine problems thread](https://www.kiasoulforums.com/threads/engine-problems-as-bad-as-they-sound.120467/)

### Steering-rack pinion-plug separation (clunk / steering loss)

$0–$900

steering safety 2014–2016 ~any

**Symptoms:** A clunking noise from the steering rack when turning, and in the recalled failure mode the pinion gear can separate from the steering gear assembly, which can cause loss of steering.

**Fix:** Covered by recall (NHTSA 19V120 and a prior steering recall). Dealers inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly free. Many owners report the simpler clunk is just a loose bolt at the bottom of the column shaft, tightened in minutes; have it diagnosed before paying for a full rack.

Sources: [NHTSA recall 19V120 (Kia Soul steering)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCRN-19V120-5117.pdf), [The Car Connection: 340,000 Kia Souls recalled over steering](https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1113477_340000-kia-souls-recalled-for-second-time-over-steering-issue)

### Engine ticking / knocking noise

$150–$2,000

engine moderate 2010–2019 ~90k–110k mi

**Symptoms:** Audible tick or tap at idle, sometimes louder on cold start. On its own (light tick, stable oil) it can be lifter/valvetrain noise; combined with oil loss or a deepening knock it's the early stage of bearing failure.

**Fix:** Diagnose first. Clean oil and the right grade settle some valvetrain ticks cheaply. A knock that tracks engine speed plus oil consumption is a different, far more expensive problem (see rod-bearing failure). Don't let a shop sell you a new engine before ruling out the cheap causes, and don't ignore a true knock.

Sources: [Consumer Reports: 2013 Kia Soul reliability](https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/kia/soul/2013/reliability/), [Kia Soul Forums: engine problems](https://www.kiasoulforums.com/threads/engine-problems-as-bad-as-they-sound.120467/)

Set the engine risk aside and the Soul is cheap to live with: parts are inexpensive and widely available, fuel economy is decent, brakes/tires/suspension are ordinary small-car wear items, and routine service is simple. The whole calculus, though, hangs on the engine. A car with the KSDS recall done, no oil-burning, and ideally documented recall work is low-stress. A 1.6L GDI or 2.0L car with rising oil consumption is a financial gamble. The engine replacement can cost as much as the car. Budget the big numbers only if the recall/warranty paper trail is missing or the oil keeps disappearing.

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DIY repairs

## How to fix common Kia Soul problems (DIY)

### Engine air & cabin filter change

easy 20 min saves ~$50–$110

**Tools:** No tools needed for cabin filter (clips), Flat screwdriver (airbox clips, if stiff)

- Open the glovebox, squeeze the side stops to drop it fully down, and pull out the cabin filter housing cover.
- Slide out the old cabin filter, note the airflow arrow, and insert the new one the same way.
- For the engine filter, release the airbox clips, lift the lid, and lift out the old panel filter.
- Seat the new engine filter in the box, re-clip the lid, and reattach the glovebox.

Parts

- [Cabin air filter (Kia Soul 2010–2019)](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3D2010-2019%2Bkia%2Bsoul%2Bcabin%2Bair%2Bfilter) · Amazon $8–$15
- [Engine air filter (Kia Soul 2010–2019)](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3D2010-2019%2Bkia%2Bsoul%2Bengine%2Bair%2Bfilter) · Amazon $12–$22

### Tighten/inspect steering column-to-rack bolt (clunk diagnosis)

moderate 30–45 min saves ~$80–$150

**Tools:** 12mm socket + ratchet, Floor jack + jack stands (for access), Torque wrench

- First confirm the steering recall status by VIN. If it's open, take it to a Kia dealer instead of DIY (this is a safety item).
- If the recall is already done and a clunk remains, safely raise and support the front of the car.
- Locate the lower steering shaft U-joint where the column shaft meets the top of the steering rack.
- Check the pinch bolt at that joint; tightening it to spec resolves the common harmless clunk on many Gen2 Souls.
- Lower the car and re-test by turning the wheel lock-to-lock; if the clunk persists or there's any play, have the rack inspected professionally.

Parts

- Steering shaft pinch bolt (OEM, if replacing) · Kia parts $5–$15

### Engine oil & filter change

easy 30–45 min saves ~$40–$90

**Tools:** Socket/wrench for drain plug (17mm), Oil filter wrench, Drain pan + funnel, Jack + stands or ramps

- Warm the engine briefly, then raise and support the front of the car.
- Place the drain pan, remove the drain plug, and let the old oil drain fully.
- Remove the old oil filter, lightly oil the new filter's gasket, and hand-tighten the new one.
- Reinstall the drain plug with a fresh washer, lower the car, and fill with the correct grade and amount.
- Run the engine, check for leaks, then recheck the level. Note the level so you can track any oil consumption.

Parts

- [Engine oil filter (Kia Soul)](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3D2010-2019%2Bkia%2Bsoul%2Boil%2Bfilter) · Amazon $6–$12
- [Motor oil (correct grade for your engine)](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3D2010-2019%2Bkia%2Bsoul%2Bmotor%2Boil) · Amazon $25–$45

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## The short version

The 2010–2019 Kia Soul is a likeable, practical box: tall, roomy, easy to park, and cheap to run. It would be an easy recommendation if not for one serious issue. The 1.6-liter GDI (Gamma) and 2.0-liter (Nu) engines in many **2012–2019** cars are tied to a connecting-rod-bearing defect that can make the engine knock, burn oil, seize, stall, or in the worst cases catch fire.

This got big. Kia rolled out the KSDS knock-sensor software recall to catch bearing wear early, a separate recall on **2012–2016** 1.6L cars for catalytic-converter overheating that can damage the engine, and a national class-action settlement that extended powertrain warranties to 10 years / 120,000 miles and replaced engines for free.

That single risk is the difference between a $6,000 used car that runs for years and a $6,000 used car that needs a $5,000 engine.

## What that means when you’re shopping

Treat the engine as the first thing to clear, before mileage, before paint, before anything. Run the VIN at a Kia dealer or owners.kia.com and confirm the KSDS software and the catalytic-converter/engine recall were performed. Then check the oil level yourself and ask how often the seller adds oil. Burning more than about a quart between changes is the early warning of the same failure.

The **2014–2016** cars have the most engine complaints, so be especially thorough there. A car that already received a documented engine replacement under recall is arguably *safer* than one that was never touched.

Everything else is ordinary small-car stuff. The **2014–2016** steering clunk is a known recall (pinion-plug separation) and is often just a loose bolt at the base of the steering column. Have it diagnosed before paying for a whole rack. Beyond that you’re looking at normal brakes, tires, and suspension wear on a cheap-to-fix car.

**How this file is built:** failure modes and cost ranges are compiled from NHTSA recall data, CarComplaints owner reports, Kia’s own recall and class-action actions, and owner forums, then sanity-checked against shop-floor experience. Cost figures are independent-shop estimates and vary by region. Spot something off? [Tell us](https://carcasefile.com/disclaimer/).

Myths, checked

## Viral car myths, checked against this car

Misleading

### [Is the "$1 Japanese oil trick" that stops engine wear forever real?](https://carcasefile.com/claims/1-dollar-japanese-oil-trick-mos2-engine-wear/)

The 'Japanese oil trick' is almost certainly MoS2 (molybdenum disulfide), a real industrial friction modifier. It is German, not Japanese (Liqui Moly popularized it), sold openly at every parts store for $15-20, has real but modest measured friction benefits, and was never buried by anyone.

Dangerous

### [Is the "$2 liquid that destroys engine sludge forever" real? Our shop-floor verdict.](https://carcasefile.com/claims/2-dollar-engine-sludge-destroyer-liquid/)

An aggressive solvent flush on a high-mileage engine is a textbook way to spin a bearing. The viral 'kitchen-cabinet flush' is folklore that real shops spend money cleaning up after.

Misleading

### [Is the "$2 liquid that stops any leak" really banned in 11 states?](https://carcasefile.com/claims/2-dollar-stop-leak-banned-11-states/)

Automotive stop-leak products are not banned in any US state. The products are real (Bar's Leaks, BlueDevil), they work in specific narrow situations, and they can permanently damage your cooling or oiling system if applied to the wrong leak.

Appendix

## Frequently asked questions

### Which Kia Soul years should I avoid?

The 2014–2016 cars carry the most engine-failure complaints, and any 1.6L GDI or 2.0L Soul without the KSDS knock-sensor recall confirmed done is a risk. They aren't all bad. Many engines were replaced free under recall. But on those cars you must verify recall completion and oil-consumption history before buying.

### Is the Kia Soul engine failure covered by Kia?

Yes, for affected cars. Kia issued the KSDS software recall plus a class-action settlement covering 2012–2016 Gamma (1.6L) and 2014–2019 Nu (2.0L) Souls, including a powertrain warranty extension to 10 years / 120,000 miles and free engine replacement where warranted. Check the VIN at a Kia dealer or owners.kia.com to see what still applies.

### What does the knocking noise mean on a Kia Soul?

It depends. A light tick that's stable with good oil can be normal valvetrain noise. A deep knock that speeds up with RPM, especially alongside rising oil consumption, is the connecting-rod-bearing failure tell. That engine is on borrowed time and can seize. Get it diagnosed before buying, and don't ignore it if you own one.

### Is the Kia Soul reliable?

Outside the engine issue, it's a simple, cheap-to-run little wagon with inexpensive parts. The engine defect is what drags the score down. A Soul with the recall done, no oil burning, and a clean history is a reasonable value; one with an unaddressed GDI/Nu engine is a gamble.

### How many miles will a Kia Soul last?

A Soul that dodges or survives the engine issue can reach 150,000–200,000 miles on routine maintenance. But the documented engine failures often hit at 70k–110k miles, so longevity depends almost entirely on getting a sound engine and keeping the oil topped and serviced.

Cross-reference

## Cross-shopped rivals

Files on what buyers weigh against the Kia Soul of this era.

- [Chevrolet Equinox 2010–2017 5/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/chevrolet-equinox-2010-2017/)
- [Ford Escape 2013–2019 4/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/ford-escape-2013-2019/)
- [Jeep Cherokee 2014–2019 4/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/jeep-cherokee-2014-2019/)
- [Nissan Rogue 2014–2020 5/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/nissan-rogue-2014-2020/)

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- [Kia Telluride 2020–2025 7/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/kia-telluride-2020-2025/)
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Reviewed CarCaseFile editorial · filed 2026-06-27 · updated 2026-09-17

Cost figures are independent-shop estimates and vary by region and condition. Always confirm a diagnosis before authorizing repairs.