The service and repair manual for the 2011 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 | 2011 |
|---|---|
| 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 · 270 complaints · 56 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2011 Soul manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 253
- General Information 1,473
- Accessories & Equipment 599
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 183
- Body & Frame 279
- Maintenance 11
- Brakes 902
- Restraints 2,042
- Drivelines & Axles 37
- Steering 397
- Electrical 642
- Suspension 243
- Engine Mechanical 153
- Transmission 64
- Engine Performance 3,284
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2011 Soul
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited · 23V652000An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Exterior Lighting — brake lights › switch · 13V114000Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control cou.
Owners have filed 270 complaints and Kia has issued 56 technical service bulletins for the 2011 Soul. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2011 Soul manual
Is this manual specific to the 2011 Soul?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2011 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 2011 Soul problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2011 Soul, covering service brakes, hydraulic, 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 2011 Soul wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2011 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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