Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
7
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
12
Wheel Base (inches) From
101.20
Trailer Type Connection
Not Applicable
0
Trailer Body Type
Not Applicable
0
Number of Wheels
4
Wheel Size Front (inches)
17
Wheel Size Rear (inches)
17
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
1
Number of Seats
5
Number of Seat Rows
2
Transmission Style
Automatic
2
Transmission Speeds
6
Drive Type
4x2
7
Axles
2
Engine Number of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
2000.0
Displacement (CI)
122.04748818946
Displacement (L)
2.0
Engine Model
G
Engine Power (kW)
120.0577
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
4
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
2
Engine Brake (hp) From
161
Top Speed (MPH)
124
Engine Manufacturer
KMC
Seat Belt Type
Manual
1
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
4
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
3
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
3
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Standard
1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
1
Traction Control
Standard
1
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
1
Active Safety System Note
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert: Optional; Hill Start Assist Control, Rollover Sensor
Auto-Reverse System for Windows and Sunroofs
Standard
1
Keyless Ignition
Optional
3
NCSA Body Type
Station Wagon (excluding van and truck based)
06
NCSA Make
KIA
63
NCSA Model
Soul
037
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Optional
3
Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)
Optional
3
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
Optional
3
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Optional
3
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Optional
3
Backup Camera
Standard
1
Bus Floor Configuration Type
Not Applicable
0
Bus Type
Not Applicable
0
Custom Motorcycle Type
Not Applicable
0
Motorcycle Suspension Type
Not Applicable
0
Motorcycle Chassis Type
Not Applicable
0
Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)
Standard
1
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Optional
3
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching
Standard
1
Complaints and Recalls for 2018 Kia SOUL
Recalls are a well-established global practice; from time to time they are announced by almost all manufacturers of not only cars, but also any other industrial products. But since a car is considered a source of increased danger, it is recalls in the automotive industry that attract the most attention and cause the greatest resonance.
Check if your car is covered by a recall campaign. Sometimes manufacturers will recall their cars because of substandard parts or workmanship and repair them for free, regardless of the warranty. This is called a recall campaign.
More information on 2018 Kia SOUL recalls can be found in this database.
It may be useful to use online problems resource that shows automotive defect patterns, based on complaint data submitted by vehicle owners. The problems are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, component, and specific issue.
See also an updated list of 2018 Kia SOUL problems before buying a used car.
In most cases, the recall is initiated by the manufacturer. But it also happens that it is forced to do so. The largest and most scandalous recall campaigns were those that were initiated by complaints and lawsuits from consumers through controlling state structures.