2019 Kia Soul
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 Kia Soul is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 42 on record.
2019 Kia Soul at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2019 Kia Soul recalls 1
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2019 Kia Soul common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 129 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2019 Kia Soul MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2019 Kia Soul worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2019 Kia Soul costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($16,369) with the same model 5 model-years older ($13,351), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2019 Kia Soul trims & engines on record
2019 Kia Soul vehicles on record
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2019 Kia Soul — frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Kia Soul have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 Kia Soul. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kia Soul?
Based on 129 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, fuel/propulsion system, steering.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Kia Soul get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2019 Kia Soul at about 28 mpg combined (25 city / 31 highway).
How much is a 2019 Kia Soul worth?
Comparable 2019 Kia Soul listings run roughly $15,341–$18,998, typically around $16,369 (from 30 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.