The service and repair manual for the 2020 Kia Soul — 2.0L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 1.6L I4 engines, 11 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 | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | EX Pack Hatchback 4-Door · GT-Line Limited Hatchback 4-Door · EX+ Hatchback 4-Door · S Hatchback 4-Door · GT-Line Premium Hatchback 4-Door · X-Line Hatchback 4-Door +5 |
| Other 2020 Soul variants | Soul EV → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 471 complaints · 119 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2020 Soul manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 197
- General Information 1,615
- Accessories & Equipment 4,864
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 446
- Body & Frame 551
- Maintenance 11
- Brakes 1,065
- Restraints 1,221
- Drivelines & Axles 33
- Steering 378
- Electrical 450
- Suspension 336
- Engine Mechanical 297
- Transmission 566
- Engine Performance 4,564
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2020 Soul
- Engine · 21V259000A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. in addition, oil may leak onto hot exha.
Owners have filed 471 complaints and Kia has issued 119 technical service bulletins for the 2020 Soul. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2020 Soul manual
Is this manual specific to the 2020 Soul?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2020 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 1.6L I4 across the EX Pack Hatchback 4-Door, GT-Line Limited Hatchback 4-Door, EX+ Hatchback 4-Door, S Hatchback 4-Door, GT-Line Premium Hatchback 4-Door, X-Line Hatchback 4-Door, GT-Line Turbo Hatchback 4-Door, LX Hatchback 4-Door, EX Hatchback 4-Door, EX Premium Hatchback 4-Door, GT-Line Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Kia published for this year.
What 2020 Soul problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2020 Soul, covering 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 2020 Soul wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2020 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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