The service and repair manual for the 2010 Kia Soul — 2.0L I4 and 1.6L I4 engines, 9 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 | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | 4u Burner Hatchback 4-Door · 4u SX Hatchback 4-Door · Sport Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · 4u Hatchback 4-Door · Exclaim Hatchback 4-Door +3 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 193 complaints · 65 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2010 Soul manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 230
- General Information 1,470
- Accessories & Equipment 674
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 151
- Body & Frame 371
- Maintenance 11
- Brakes 902
- Restraints 1,815
- Drivelines & Axles 49
- Steering 660
- Electrical 588
- Suspension 237
- Engine Mechanical 142
- Transmission 64
- Engine Performance 3,022
- Rear 51
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2010 Soul
- Electrical System — wiring · 10V388000When the lights are illuminated under certain conditions, an electrical short may occur that can res.
- Exterior Lighting — brake lights › switch · 13V114000Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control cou.
Owners have filed 193 complaints and Kia has issued 65 technical service bulletins for the 2010 Soul. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2010 Soul manual
Is this manual specific to the 2010 Soul?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2010 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 1.6L I4 across the 4u Burner Hatchback 4-Door, 4u SX Hatchback 4-Door, Sport Hatchback 4-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door, 4u Hatchback 4-Door, Exclaim Hatchback 4-Door, 4u Retro Hatchback 4-Door, Plus Hatchback 4-Door, 2u Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Kia published for this year.
What 2010 Soul problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2010 Soul, covering electrical system, exterior lighting. 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 2010 Soul wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2010 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 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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