The service and repair manual for the 2016 Kia Soul EV — the Battery electric engine, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Kia published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | Battery electric |
| Trims | Luxury Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · E Hatchback 4-Door · Plus Hatchback 4-Door |
| Other 2016 Soul EV variants | Soul → |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 8 complaints · 59 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Soul EV manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 133
- General Information 1,556
- Accessories & Equipment 2,417
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,136
- Body & Frame 1,138
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 1,253
- Brakes 1,622
- Maintenance 39
- Drivelines & Axles 94
- Restraints 1,409
- Electrical 1,876
- Steering 825
- Engine Mechanical 17
- Suspension 401
- Engine Performance 67
- Transmission 651
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Soul EV
- Electrical System — propulsion system › traction battery · 23V218000A battery electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › gear position indication (prndl) · 20V389000Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 8 complaints and Kia has issued 59 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Soul EV. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Soul EV manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Soul EV?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the Battery electric across the Luxury Hatchback 4-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door, E Hatchback 4-Door, Plus Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Kia published for this year.
What 2016 Soul EV problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Soul EV, covering electrical system, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Kia dealers.
Does it include 2016 Soul EV wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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