2020 Kia Soul - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2020 Kia Soul belongs to a Kia Soul lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 3 model years, from 2020 to 2024. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Soul entirely. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (variable gear ratios). This 2020 car is the earliest model year on record for the Kia Soul.
Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, Long Life battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 11 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 80 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around engine (145), power train (48), unknown or other (27). A representative report reads: "The contact owns a 2020 Kia Soul. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V259000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do..." There is 1 safety recall on record; one covers: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may....
It returns 30 MPGe combined. Estimated annual charging cost runs near $1,450.
Quick Specs
| Efficiency | 30 MPGe combined |
| Est. annual charging | $1,450 |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Long Life |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 1 |
| Technical service bulletins | 133 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.