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2016 Kia Soul Ev

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

5 current

Combined

19.9kWh/100 km

Fuel, a year

$577

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2024345 · manufacturer campaign SC079

14 June 2024

Transport Canada lists: Soul 2014–2019 · Soul Ev 2015–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the wiring for the heated seat could disconnect and cause the seat heaters to overheat.

Why it matters

A seat heater that overheats could create the risk of a burn injury.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the seat heater electronic control unit. The dealer will also replace the seat heater pad(s), as necessary.

38,309 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

High Voltage

Transport Canada recall 2024155 · manufacturer campaign RC180

7 March 2024

Transport Canada lists: Soul Ev 2015–2019

What is wrong

On certain electric vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the high-voltage battery could short circuit while driving. Note: This recall replaces recall RC180 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2023-181). Vehicles that received a software update under that recall don't require this repair.

Why it matters

A short circuit in the battery could cause a fire.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to update the battery management system software and, if necessary, replace the high-voltage battery.

2,310 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2023582 · manufacturer campaign RC193

27 October 2023

Transport Canada lists: Soul Ev 2015–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the transmission could be damaged if the driver shifts to the "P" (Park) position before the vehicle has stopped moving. As a result, the vehicle could move when the shift lever is in the Park position and the parking brake isn't used. Note: This recall replaces recall RC132 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-310). Vehicles that received a software update under that recall also require this repair.

Why it matters

A parked vehicle that moves suddenly could create the risk of an injury or a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the electronic control unit software.

3,256 vehicles affected in CanadaCarRecalls Audit

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2020310 · manufacturer campaign RC132

7 July 2020

Transport Canada lists: Soul Ev 2015–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the transmission could be damaged if the driver shifts to the "P" (Park) position before the vehicle has stopped moving. As a result, the vehicle could move when the shift lever is in the Park position and the parking brake is not used.

Why it matters

Sudden and unexpected vehicle movement could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the Electronic Parking Brake. After the update, the parking brake will activate when the POWER button is turned OFF and the gear shift lever is in the Park position.

1,179 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2017514 · manufacturer campaign RC111

23 October 2017

Transport Canada lists: Soul 2014–2016 · Soul Ev 2014–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles previously repaired under recalls 2014-237 or 2015-535, the pinion plug may not have been secured properly. As a result, the pinion gear may separate from the steering gear assembly causing a loss of steering which could result in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the pinion plug to ensure that the recall repair, if previously conducted, was properly done. Based on the inspection results, the recall repairs will either be redone with an improved method or, if necessary, the steering assembly will be replaced. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2014-237 and 2015-535. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall(s) will require re-inspection and possible repair.

25,956 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr
2 replaced by later campaigns

High Voltage

Transport Canada recall 2023181 · manufacturer campaign RC180

29 March 2023

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Soul Ev 2015–2019

What is wrong

On certain electric vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the high-voltage battery could short circuit while driving.

Why it matters

A short circuit in the battery could cause a fire.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to update the battery management system software.

2,176 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSuperseded

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2015535 · manufacturer campaign RC096

12 November 2015

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Soul 2014–2016 · Soul Ev 2014–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, insufficient adhesive may have been applied to the steering gear pinion plug at time of assembly. This could allow the plug to loosen and potentially separate from the steering gear assembly, causing a loss of steering which could result in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a new pinion plug with properly applied adhesive. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2017514. Please see recall 2017514 for more information. <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2017514">Click here for more information</a>.

24,281 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Station wagon: Small
In its class
More efficient than 97% of 38 2016 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
0 g/km
Rated range
149 km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking · Winter range

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Kia Soul Ev have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2016 Kia Soul Ev, of which 5 are current and 2 have been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2016 Kia Soul Ev get?
NRCan rates the 2016 Kia Soul Ev at 19.9 kWh/100 km combined, with a rated range of 149 km.
What does it cost to run a 2016 Kia Soul Ev for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $577 in electricity, producing roughly 119 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.