2017 Kia Soul reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Kia Soul — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 351
- 249 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 188 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 21 reported crashes · 21 injuries · 19 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,495
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Kia median
+86
median 265 across 138 Kia records
Vs 2015-2019
+53
median 298 complaints in 577 records
Top component share
54%
Engine: 188 complaints
What owners report fails — 2017 Kia Soul
- ENGINE 188
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 32
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18
- POWER TRAIN 18
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17
1 recall on record for the 2017 Kia Soul
- NHTSA 22V031000 · 2022 · AIR BAGS Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2017 Kia Soul units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Kia Soul reliable?
NHTSA has 351 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 Kia Soul and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is engine (188 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 Kia Soul units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Kia Soul?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (188), unknown or other (32), electrical system (18), power train (18). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2017 Kia Soul?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.