The service and repair manual for the 2017 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 | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Engines | Battery electric |
| Trims | Luxury Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · E Hatchback 4-Door · Plus Hatchback 4-Door |
| Other 2017 Soul EV variants | Soul → |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 23 complaints · 44 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2017 Soul EV manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 133
- General Information 1,601
- Accessories & Equipment 1,162
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,139
- Body & Frame 510
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 1,880
- Brakes 1,614
- Maintenance 11
- Drivelines & Axles 94
- Restraints 1,426
- Electrical 599
- Steering 373
- Engine Performance 67
- Suspension 402
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2017 Soul EV
- Electrical System — propulsion system › traction battery · 23V218000A battery electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Air Bags · 22V031000Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Owners have filed 23 complaints and Kia has issued 44 technical service bulletins for the 2017 Soul EV. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2017 Soul EV manual
Is this manual specific to the 2017 Soul EV?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2017 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 2017 Soul EV problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2017 Soul EV, covering electrical system, air bags. 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 2017 Soul EV wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2017 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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