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2021 Kia Soul

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

3

2 current

Combined

7.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,449

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.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2025083 · manufacturer campaign RC215

18 February 2025

Transport Canada lists: Forte 2021 · Seltos 2021–2023 · Soul 2021–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the piston oil rings may not have been manufactured properly and could damage the cylinder walls. As a result, the engine could make abnormal noises, and a warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L MPI engine.

Why it matters

An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels and/or increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Both issues could increase the risk of a crash or injury.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine. The dealer will also install a software that will monitor the engine and warn you if it detects a problem. If you see this warning, you should contact a dealership to arrange replacement of the engine.

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Engine

Transport Canada recall 2021225 · manufacturer campaign RC144

14 April 2021

Transport Canada lists: Forte 2020 · Seltos 2021 · Soul 2020–2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine's piston oil rings may be defective. This can cause engine wear that can lead to increased oil consumption. Eventually, this can create abnormal engine noise and the oil pressure warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail. Note: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu MPI engine.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the engine. The engine will be replaced, if necessary. The dealer will also install a Piston-ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software update, to alert the driver of potential damage before an engine failure occurs.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Station wagon: Small
In its class
More efficient than 44% of 32 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
187 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Kia Soul have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2021 Kia Soul. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Kia Soul get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Kia Soul at 7.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 187 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Kia Soul for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,449 in fuel, producing roughly 3,650 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.