The service and repair manual for the 2016 Kia Soul — 1.6L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 6 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 | 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Hatchback 4-Door · SX Hatchback 4-Door · Exclaim Hatchback 4-Door · LX Hatchback 4-Door · EX Hatchback 4-Door · Plus Hatchback 4-Door |
| Other 2016 Soul variants | Soul EV → |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 1,125 complaints · 114 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Soul manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 166
- General Information 1,533
- Accessories & Equipment 1,763
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 456
- Body & Frame 512
- Maintenance 75
- Brakes 1,103
- Restraints 1,441
- Drivelines & Axles 46
- Steering 862
- Electrical 590
- Suspension 346
- Engine Mechanical 343
- Transmission 590
- Engine Performance 4,024
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Soul
- Steering · 17V608000If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Engine · 19V120000Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. a broken connecting ro.
Owners have filed 1,125 complaints and Kia has issued 114 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Soul. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Soul manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Soul?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 1.6L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the Base Hatchback 4-Door, SX Hatchback 4-Door, Exclaim Hatchback 4-Door, LX Hatchback 4-Door, EX Hatchback 4-Door, Plus Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Kia published for this year.
What 2016 Soul problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Soul, covering steering, engine. 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 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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