Question 1

Is the Kia SOUL EV reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Kia SOUL EV has 44 total NHTSA complaints across 4 model years. The most reliable years are 2019 (6 complaints), 2015 (7 complaints). Years to avoid: 2017 (23 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Kia SOUL EV should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2017 Kia SOUL EV. The 2017 model has the most complaints (23) with the top issue being ELECTRICAL.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Kia SOUL EV?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Kia SOUL EV are 2019 (6 complaints), 2015 (7 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2019	6	Please note this was in our driveway and we have a...	Excellent Reliability
2017	23	Power failure going high speed decreasing from 45m...	Below Average
2016	8	AFTER PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNING IT OFF, ...	Average
2015	7	OUR 2015 KIA SOUL EV HAS OVER HEATED THE MAIN CONT...	Above Average

Kia SOUL EV — All Years

Kia SOUL EV — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid