The service and repair manual for the 2023 Kia Soul — 2.0L I4 and 1.6L I4 engines, 7 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 | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | GT-Line Limited Hatchback 4-Door · EX+ Hatchback 4-Door · S Hatchback 4-Door · LX Hatchback 4-Door · EX Hatchback 4-Door · EX Premium Hatchback 4-Door +1 |
| Other 2023 Soul variants | Soul EV → |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 83 complaints · 48 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2023 Soul manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 65
- General Information 1,538
- Accessories & Equipment 4,347
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 423
- Body & Frame 482
- Maintenance 11
- Brakes 2,855
- Restraints 1,268
- Drivelines & Axles 35
- Steering 415
- Electrical 316
- Suspension 316
- Engine Mechanical 314
- Transmission 580
- Engine Performance 4,789
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2023 Soul
- Power Train — automatic transmission › fluid/lubricant › pump · 23V531000An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Electrical System — instrument cluster/panel · 23V298000A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warnin.
- Air Bags · 23V830000An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Owners have filed 83 complaints and Kia has issued 48 technical service bulletins for the 2023 Soul. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2023 Soul manual
Is this manual specific to the 2023 Soul?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2023 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 1.6L I4 across the GT-Line Limited Hatchback 4-Door, EX+ Hatchback 4-Door, S 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 2023 Soul problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2023 Soul, covering power train, electrical system, 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 2023 Soul wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2023 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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