2023 Kia Soul
2023 Kia Soul in NHTSA data: length 420 cm, curb weight 1,290–1,685 kg and 4 recall campaigns.
2023 Kia Soul at a glance
NHTSA lists 3 specification rows for the 2023 Kia Soul. Overall length is 420 cm (165.4 in), width 180 cm, height 162 cm and wheelbase 260 cm (102.4 in). Curb weight is 1,290–1,685 kg (2,844–3,715 lb). Against the 2022 model year NHTSA lists overall length 420 cm (2022: 420 cm) and curb weight 1,290–1,685 kg (2022: 1,290–1,685 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUL 5DR HATCH | 420 cm165.4 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 162 cm63.8 in | 260 cm102.4 in | 1,290 kg2,844 lb |
| SOUL EV LIMITED 5DR HATCH | 420 cm165.4 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 162 cm63.8 in | 260 cm102.4 in | 1,685 kg3,715 lb |
| SOUL EV PREMIUM 5DR HATCH | 420 cm165.4 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 162 cm63.8 in | 260 cm102.4 in | 1,572 kg3,466 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Soul
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year, 1 of them with an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V099000 | 17 February 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage. |
| 23V830000 | 22 December 2023 | AIR BAGS | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly. |
| 23V531000 | 31 July 2023 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat. NHTSA: park outside |
| 23V298000 | 26 April 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is… |
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Decode the VIN of a 2023 Kia Soul
Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.