The service and repair manual for the 2018 Kia Soul — 2.0L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 1.6L I4 engines, 8 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 | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, DOHC 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | EX Pack Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · SX Hatchback 4-Door · Exclaim Hatchback 4-Door · LX Hatchback 4-Door · EX Hatchback 4-Door +2 |
| Other 2018 Soul variants | Soul EV → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 279 complaints · 75 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2018 Soul manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 200
- General Information 1,623
- Accessories & Equipment 4,546
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 466
- Body & Frame 707
- Maintenance 11
- Brakes 1,145
- Restraints 1,448
- Drivelines & Axles 26
- Steering 385
- Electrical 324
- Suspension 358
- Engine Mechanical 347
- Transmission 1,166
- Engine Performance 4,795
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2018 Soul
- Air Bags · 22V031000Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Owners have filed 279 complaints and Kia has issued 75 technical service bulletins for the 2018 Soul. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2018 Soul manual
Is this manual specific to the 2018 Soul?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2018 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 1.6L I4 across the EX Pack Hatchback 4-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door, SX Hatchback 4-Door, Exclaim Hatchback 4-Door, LX Hatchback 4-Door, EX Hatchback 4-Door, Plus Hatchback 4-Door, SXL Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Kia published for this year.
What 2018 Soul problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2018 Soul, covering 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 2018 Soul wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2018 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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