2022 Kia Soul recalls
Reported Feb 17, 2025 · 137,256 vehicles affected · Kia America, Inc.
Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
Risk: Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC336.
2022 Kia Soul problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 55 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | |
| Unknown or Other | 15 | |
| Power Train | 12 | |
| Electrical System | 10 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 3 | |
| Seat Belts | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 2
- Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly — 1
- Structure › Interior Panels › Dashboard — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 69,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2022 Kia Soul complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Nov 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V099000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer informed the contact that no trouble codes were found, and that a diagnostic test was needed. The contact was concerned that the vehicle was not repaired.
Engine · reported Oct 30, 2026
My 2022 Kia Soul (VIN: [XXX], ~57,000 miles) is subject to Safety Recall 25V-099 (SC336) for defective piston oil rings causing rapid oil loss, engine noise, stalling, seizure, and fire. On XXX, my vehicle suffered severe engine rattling and was towed to Kia of Frisco (TX). Technicians physically inspected it and documented two critical findings: 1. The oil pan was completely dry/empty. 2. The engine exhibited heavy carbon buildup in the combustion chamber. The vehicle was 1,000 miles UNDER its maintenance interval, with the previous service done at this same dealership. A dry oil pan and…
Engine · reported Oct 15, 2026
My 2022 Kia Soul was previously serviced under Safety Recall SC336 (NHTSA Campaign 25V099000), and the dealership only uploaded the monitoring software. The safety recall remedy has now completely failed. The software's warning triggers are active: the oil light is flashing, the check engine light is flashing, and the engine is vibrating violently and failing to run. The manufacturer's remedy did not fix the physical defect, and the car is now dangerously disabled."
Unknown or Other · reported Oct 8, 2026
Jake Sweeney Kia opened a repair order for Safety Recall SC336 on my 2022 Kia Soul at 8:00 AM on Wednesday. At 3:10 PM the exact same day, they finalized the ticket with a 'PASS' result and issued an invoice. The manufacturerâs official Technical Service Bulletin for Campaign SC336 explicitly mandates a 24-hour overnight cold engine soak before the PNSS acoustic test can be executed. The dealership completely bypassed this federal safety mandate, testing a warm engine in only 7 hours, and uploaded closed-out safety data to the manufacturer network to wipe the open recall from my VIN.
Engine · reported Oct 7, 2026
Engine oil light came on and went to take in to get an oil change though it had 1000 miles or so to go. Had oil change but light did not go out, and service said to get it diagnosed at mechanic. Made an appointment and car then driven by my daughter stalled when entering the freeway. The car started and I had her drive it home. I tried it the next day and had no problem other than lack of power. At the car appointment, stated that it looked like a National Safety Recall problem and to take it to Kia for the problem. At Kia, they said there were a number of recall's that the fixed on the…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Kia Soul have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Kia Soul: 25V-099 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Kia Soul?
Owners report engine problems most often (55 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (22). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 69,000 miles.
Are Kia recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kia dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.