2012 Kia Soul Review

2012 Kia Soul is a Wagon 4-dr style car measuring 162.20 in length and 63.40 in height. Made in South Korea, 2012 Kia Soul has 1 trim priced by the manufacturer at 13,900 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2012 Kia Soul. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 12.70 gallon. The engine is 1.6L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 26 of gasoline in the city and 26 on highways.

Make: Kia
Model: Soul
Trims Available: 1
Location: SOUTH KOREA
Body & Doors: WAGON 4-DR
Engine: 1.6L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $13,900 USD
MPG: 27 City / 35 HWY
Tires: 195/65R15
Tank Size: 13 gallon

Kia Soul 2012 Trims

2012 Kia Soul Base

Engine: 1.6L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: WAGON 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 27 City / 35 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 14V822000 started on /Date(1419829200000-0500)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag.

Consequence: A detached headliner plate may increase the risk of injury to the occupant during a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plates, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC112.

Recall 19V120000 started on /Date(1550811600000-0500)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.

Consequence: Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. The leaking oil may contact the exhaust, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the Catalytic Overheating Protection Engine Control Unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. In addition, the catalytic converter will also be replaced if it has been damaged. Depending on the extent of any damage, the engine may also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC176.

FAQ

2012 Kia Soul is made in South Korea between 2010 to 2022.

The 2012 Kia Soul is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

If you consider used 2012 Kia Soul look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2012 Kia Soul’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 26 miles, which is higher then 2011 Kia Soul.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2012 Kia Soul so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2012 Kia Soul is lower than $6,950.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 2012 Kia Soul that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Kia All models of 2012

Kia Forte

$13,900 - $19,600
26 City / 34 HWY
1 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Forte 5-Door

$13,900 - $19,600
26 City / 34 HWY
1 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Forte Koup

$13,900 - $19,600
26 City / 34 HWY
1 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Optima

$13,900 - $19,600
26 City / 34 HWY
1 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Optima Hybrid

$13,900 - $19,600
26 City / 34 HWY
1 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Rio

$13,900 - $19,600
26 City / 34 HWY
1 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Rio5

$13,900 - $19,600
26 City / 34 HWY
1 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Rondo

$13,900 - $19,600
26 City / 34 HWY
1 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Sedona

$13,900 - $19,600
26 City / 34 HWY
1 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Sorento

$13,900 - $19,600
26 City / 34 HWY
1 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Soul

$13,900 - $19,600
26 City / 34 HWY
1 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Sportage

$13,900 - $19,600
26 City / 34 HWY
1 Trims
5
1
1.6L L4 DOHC 16V

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