Air Bags
NHTSA campaign 22V031000 · 2022 · reported 01/25/2022
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2017 Kia Soul Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 5.8× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
269Complaints
1Recalls
17Crashes
14Fires
19Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine (70.3% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine complaints here are 5.8× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 189 · 70.3% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 19 · 7.1% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 18 · 6.7% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 · 6.7% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 16 · 5.9% | Recalled | Recall 22V031000 |
| Service Brakes | 12 · 4.5% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 269 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 1 campaign
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“Engine light came on, heard a loud noise. Car is using a lot of oil, there is a rattling noise, car has no power. The…”NHTSA complaint 11461550 — filed 04/20/2022 · ENGINE
“While on the freeway the engine light suddenly came on and then immediately after that the oil light. I started to pull over immediately and…”NHTSA complaint 11451009 — filed 02/08/2022 · ENGINE
“I was driving normal speed of around 45mph and randomly without warning engine made very loud knocking sound. I had both my children in the…”NHTSA complaint 11448840 — filed 01/25/2022 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Kia Soul?
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 189 of 269 NHTSA complaints (70.3%), followed by unspecified/other issues (32), power train (19), electrical system (18). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2017 Kia Soul have?
269 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 17 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, and 19 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2017 Kia Soul have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 22V031000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2017 Kia Soul's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
