2019 Kia Soul reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Kia Soul — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 189
- 161 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 83 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 20 reported crashes · 20 injuries · 12 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,696
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Kia median
-76
median 265 across 138 Kia records
Vs 2017-2021
-91
median 280 complaints in 501 records
Top component share
44%
Engine: 83 complaints
What owners report fails — 2019 Kia Soul
- ENGINE 83
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 18
- AIR BAGS 14
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10
1 recall on record for the 2019 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 2019 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 2019 Kia Soul reliable?
NHTSA has 189 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Kia Soul and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is engine (83 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Kia Soul units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kia Soul?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (83), unknown or other (18), air bags (14), fuel/propulsion system (12). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 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.