Kia Soul History
Catalog record
This is a brief catalog introduction with limited source documentation. A licensed, identity-checked lead photograph has not yet been added for this page. Detailed year, configuration and ownership coverage must be identified separately; this page is not a complete vehicle catalog.
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The Soul launched in the US for the 2010 model year as a distinctive boxy crossover-hatchback — a deliberate alternative to the sea of rounded crossovers — and quickly built a loyal following for its expressive styling and cargo versatility.
Three generations followed (2010–2013, 2014–2019, 2020–2025), each retaining the squared-off silhouette. Kia also offered a battery-electric Soul EV starting for the 2015 model year. The Soul was discontinued after the 2025 model year.
Documented parts references
Parts references for Kia Soul. Match the model year and engine before choosing a reference. These records do not describe every version of this model.
2017 · L4 1.6L 1591cc · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 1.6L 1591cc
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context only; no additional country application is established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
Catalog heading: SOUL.
Only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row is supported. An equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is not established by this record; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The catalog engine-code cell is blank; no engine code is assigned.
Catalog VIN cell 2 is retained as printed; its VIN position is not established, and this character alone does not identify the actual engine.
This is the ordinary SOUL heading only. The separate SOUL EV heading is excluded; no electric-vehicle application is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. Catalog Masterpack availability does not specify retail package quantity.
WIX 51334
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 395 / printed page 394; actual 2017 Kia Soul; catalog heading SOUL; engine description L4 1.6L 1591cc; Oil column; catalog VIN cell 2 (position unestablished); footnote 53: Also available in Masterpack version
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Kia Soul L4 1.6L 1591cc: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L4 1.6L 1591cc · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 1.6L 1591cc
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context only; no additional country application is established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
Catalog heading: SOUL.
Only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row is supported. An equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is not established by this record; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The catalog engine-code cell is blank; no engine code is assigned.
Catalog VIN cell 2 is retained as printed; its VIN position is not established, and this character alone does not identify the actual engine.
This is the ordinary SOUL heading only. The separate SOUL EV heading is excluded; no electric-vehicle application is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 49022
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 395 / printed page 394; actual 2017 Kia Soul; catalog heading SOUL; engine description L4 1.6L 1591cc; Air column; catalog VIN cell 2 (position unestablished)
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Kia Soul L4 1.6L 1591cc: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L4 1.6L 1591cc · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 1.6L 1591cc
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context only; no additional country application is established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
Catalog heading: SOUL.
Only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row is supported. An equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is not established by this record; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The catalog engine-code cell is blank; no engine code is assigned.
Catalog VIN cell 2 is retained as printed; its VIN position is not established, and this character alone does not identify the actual engine.
This is the ordinary SOUL heading only. The separate SOUL EV heading is excluded; no electric-vehicle application is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX WP10178
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 395 / printed page 394; actual 2017 Kia Soul; catalog heading SOUL; engine description L4 1.6L 1591cc; Cabin column; catalog VIN cell 2 (position unestablished)
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Kia Soul L4 1.6L 1591cc: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L4 1.6L 1591cc Turbo · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 1.6L 1591cc Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context only; no additional country application is established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
Catalog heading: SOUL.
Only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row is supported. An equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is not established by this record; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The catalog engine-code cell is blank; no engine code is assigned.
The catalog VIN cell is blank; no VIN character or position is inherited from an adjacent row.
This is the ordinary SOUL heading only. The separate SOUL EV heading is excluded; no electric-vehicle application is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. Catalog Masterpack availability does not specify retail package quantity.
WIX 51334
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 395 / printed page 394; actual 2017 Kia Soul; catalog heading SOUL; engine description L4 1.6L 1591cc Turbo; Oil column; footnote 53: Also available in Masterpack version
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Kia Soul L4 1.6L 1591cc Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L4 1.6L 1591cc Turbo · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 1.6L 1591cc Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context only; no additional country application is established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
Catalog heading: SOUL.
Only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row is supported. An equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is not established by this record; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The catalog engine-code cell is blank; no engine code is assigned.
The catalog VIN cell is blank; no VIN character or position is inherited from an adjacent row.
This is the ordinary SOUL heading only. The separate SOUL EV heading is excluded; no electric-vehicle application is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 49022
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 395 / printed page 394; actual 2017 Kia Soul; catalog heading SOUL; engine description L4 1.6L 1591cc Turbo; Air column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Kia Soul L4 1.6L 1591cc Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L4 1.6L 1591cc Turbo · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 1.6L 1591cc Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context only; no additional country application is established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
Catalog heading: SOUL.
Only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row is supported. An equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is not established by this record; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The catalog engine-code cell is blank; no engine code is assigned.
The catalog VIN cell is blank; no VIN character or position is inherited from an adjacent row.
This is the ordinary SOUL heading only. The separate SOUL EV heading is excluded; no electric-vehicle application is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX WP10178
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 395 / printed page 394; actual 2017 Kia Soul; catalog heading SOUL; engine description L4 1.6L 1591cc Turbo; Cabin column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Kia Soul L4 1.6L 1591cc Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context only; no additional country application is established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
Catalog heading: SOUL.
Only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row is supported. An equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is not established by this record; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The catalog engine-code cell is blank; no engine code is assigned.
Catalog VIN cell 5 is retained as printed; its VIN position is not established, and this character alone does not identify the actual engine.
This is the ordinary SOUL heading only. The separate SOUL EV heading is excluded; no electric-vehicle application is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. Catalog Masterpack availability does not specify retail package quantity.
WIX 51334
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 395 / printed page 394; actual 2017 Kia Soul; catalog heading SOUL; engine description L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID; Oil column; catalog VIN cell 5 (position unestablished); footnote 53: Also available in Masterpack version
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Kia Soul L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context only; no additional country application is established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
Catalog heading: SOUL.
Only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row is supported. An equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is not established by this record; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The catalog engine-code cell is blank; no engine code is assigned.
Catalog VIN cell 5 is retained as printed; its VIN position is not established, and this character alone does not identify the actual engine.
This is the ordinary SOUL heading only. The separate SOUL EV heading is excluded; no electric-vehicle application is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 49022
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 395 / printed page 394; actual 2017 Kia Soul; catalog heading SOUL; engine description L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID; Air column; catalog VIN cell 5 (position unestablished)
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Kia Soul L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context only; no additional country application is established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
Catalog heading: SOUL.
Only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row is supported. An equivalent OEM engine code or displacement is not established by this record; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The catalog engine-code cell is blank; no engine code is assigned.
Catalog VIN cell 5 is retained as printed; its VIN position is not established, and this character alone does not identify the actual engine.
This is the ordinary SOUL heading only. The separate SOUL EV heading is excluded; no electric-vehicle application is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX WP10178
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 395 / printed page 394; actual 2017 Kia Soul; catalog heading SOUL; engine description L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID; Cabin column; catalog VIN cell 5 (position unestablished)
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Kia Soul L4 2.0L 1999cc 122 CID: Search this part on Amazon
Generations
First generation (AM) · AM
The original boxy crossover-hatchback that established a cult following (US 2010–2013).
2011 Photo: “File:2011 Kia Soul (AM MY11) + hatchback (15716578250).jpg” by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0
Second generation (PS) · PS
Refined and slightly larger; Soul EV battery-electric version added (US 2014–2019).
2014 Photo: “File:2014 Kia Soul Plus US front left.jpg” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
2017 Photo: “File:2017 Kia Soul LX - Front.jpg” by Areaseven / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Third generation (SK3) · SK3
More technology and sharper design in the final generation (US 2020–2025).
2020 Photo: “File:2020 Kia Soul GT-Line 2.0L front (2) 5.31.19.jpg” by Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
2023 Photo: “File:2023 Kia Soul GT-Line (facelift), front 12.11.22.jpg” by Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
2025 Photo: “File:2025 Kia Soul EX+ in Gravity Grey, front right, 2024-09-29.jpg” by Elise240SX / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Body styles
- 4-door crossover hatchback
Notable special editions & performance variants
Soul EV
Battery-electric version of the Soul — an early mass-market small EV; launched in the US for 2015.
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