Kia · model year 2014
2014 Kia Soul
Specifications and certified data for the 2014 model year. All Kia Soul model years →
2014 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '1' 1.6 GDi 138bhp | 1,591 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 149 | 44.1 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp | 1,582 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 155 | 47.9 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp | 1,582 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 129 | 57.6 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.6 GDi 138bhp | 1,591 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 149 | 44.1 | Dossier |
| 'Inferno' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp | 1,582 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 129 | 57.6 | Dossier |
| 'Quantum' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp | 1,582 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 155 | 47.9 | Dossier |
| 'Quantum' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp | 1,582 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 129 | 57.6 | Dossier |
| 'Quantum' 1.6 GDi 138bhp | 1,591 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 149 | 44.1 | Dossier |
| 'Shaker' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp | 1,582 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 155 | 47.9 | Dossier |
| 'Shaker' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp | 1,582 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 129 | 57.6 | Dossier |
| 'Shaker' 1.6 GDi 138bhp | 1,591 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 149 | 44.1 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2014 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 335 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2014 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 338 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2014 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 337 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2014 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 344 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Kia Soul SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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22V096000 2022-02-18 · model years 2014
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014 Soul vehicles. The front air bags may not deploy during a crash if the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) loses communication with the front impact sensors.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC229.
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20V750000 2020-12-02 · model years 2014, 2015
ENGINE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In…
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19V120000 2019-02-22 · model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
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…
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…
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17V608000 2017-09-29 · model years 2014, 2015, 2016
STEERING
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer…
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15V123000 2015-03-02 · model years 2014, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric vehicles manufactured July 21, 2013, to January 8, 2015. A section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will add a supporting rubber underneath the pedal stopper, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.