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2017 Kia Soul maintenance schedule

The 2017 Soul is part of the PS generation (2014-2019), sold as a hatchback. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2017 Soul needs, and when

All 11 of these items come from Kia's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Kia's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter (ICE)

5,000 mi for turbo

7,500 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Engine air filter (ICE)

Inspect at 15,000

30,000 mi / 2 yearsManufacturer
Cabin air filter

More frequent in dust

15,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Tire rotation

Ensure even wear

7,500 mi / 6 monthsManufacturer
Brake fluid

Inspect every 8,000 miles

48,000 mi / 4 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant (ICE)

Then every 24,000 miles / 24 mo

120,000 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid (ICE)

Inspect at 60,000; replace severe

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
Spark plugs (ICE)

45,000 miles for turbo

105,000 miManufacturer
Serpentine belt (ICE)

Inspect; replace if worn

60,000 mi / 4 yearsManufacturer
PCV valve (ICE)

Inspect at 15,000

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
12V batteryInspect, replace as neededManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
5W-20, 4.2 qt
Coolant
Ethylene Glycol
Transmission fluid
SP-IV / EV Gear Oil

Powertrains in this generation

  • 1.6L 4-cyl (Gamma GDI), 130 hp, 6AT / 6MT, FWD
  • 2.0L 4-cyl (Nu GDI), 164 hp, 6AT, FWD
  • 1.6L 4-cyl (Gamma T-GDI), 201 hp, 7DCT, FWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2017 Soul owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

DCT shudder (1.6T)

medium severity

30,000-70,000 mi · $800-$2,500 to fix

Jerky shifts

Source: repairpal.com

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA recall for the 2017 Kia Soul

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Kia dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Air bags

NHTSA 22V031000

January 2022

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$437
Five years of maintenance
$2,185
The major service near 100,000 mi
$600

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Soul model years

SK3 (2020-2026)

2020202120222023202420252026

PS (2014-2019)

201420152016201720182019

Shopping new? The Kia Soul guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-16. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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