The service and repair manual for the 2021 Kia Soul — 2.0L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 1.6L I4 engines, 10 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 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| 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 · Turbo Hatchback 4-Door · EX+ Hatchback 4-Door · S Hatchback 4-Door · X-Line Hatchback 4-Door +4 |
| Other 2021 Soul variants | Soul EV → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 278 complaints · 113 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2021 Soul manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 174
- General Information 1,599
- Accessories & Equipment 4,864
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 446
- Body & Frame 569
- Maintenance 11
- Brakes 1,065
- Restraints 1,210
- Drivelines & Axles 33
- Steering 381
- Electrical 428
- Suspension 336
- Engine Mechanical 297
- Transmission 567
- Engine Performance 4,557
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2021 Soul
- Engine · 21V259000A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. in addition, oil may leak onto hot exha.
Owners have filed 278 complaints and Kia has issued 113 technical service bulletins for the 2021 Soul. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2021 Soul manual
Is this manual specific to the 2021 Soul?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2021 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, Turbo Hatchback 4-Door, EX+ Hatchback 4-Door, S Hatchback 4-Door, X-Line 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 2021 Soul problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2021 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 2021 Soul wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2021 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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