The Kia Soul is a favorite around Federal Way for its distinctive design and vibrant colors, but did you know that it’s also one of the safest vehicles on the road? We’ve got ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as well as the features that help make the Soul such a safe ride for life in Federal Way or Sumner.
Kia Safety Ratings: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
The 2022 model year of the Kia Soul is just now appearing on the streets around Sumner. The previous model was named an IIHS Top Safety Pick for how it holds up in the event of a collision or accident, and while 2022 ratings aren’t out yet, there’s no reason to believe they’ll be any different. Take a look at these crashworthiness and crash avoidance ratings:
Crashworthiness
- Small overlap front Driver Side: Good
- Small overlap front Passengers Side: Good
- Moderate overlap front: Good
- Side: Good
- Roof strength: Good
- Head restraints and seats: Good
Crash Avoidance and Mitigation
- Front crash prevention Vehicle-to-vehicle: Superior (with optional equipment)
- Front crash prevention Vehicle-to-pedestrian: Superior (with optional equipment)
- Headlights: Good (with certain trims/options)
- Child Seat Anchors (LATCH) Ease Of Use: Acceptable
Kia Safety Ratings: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The 2022 Kia Soul’s safety cred is further backed by the NHTSA awarding the following crash test ratings:
- Overall Rating: 4 Stars
- Frontal Crash: 4 Stars
- Side Crash: 5 Stars
- Rollover: 4 Stars
Kia Soul Safety Features
The industry’s Kia Soul safety ratings shine through in an impressive suite of safety and driver-assist technology. Wherever your adventure around Puyallup takes you, stay alert and protected with features such as:
- Six Airbags w/ Rollover Sensor: No matter how severe the accident, you can be sure there will be airbags to protect you.
- Hill-Start Assist Control: There’s no reason to worry about parking or braking on a steep hill because this feature will ensure you can easily drive.
- Available Driver Assist Features: The Soul is available with Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning System, a Forward Collision Warning System, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Smart Cruise Control, and Blind Spot Detection.
Learn about the Kia Soul safety features, mpg ratings, and other performance features in more detail with Sunset Kia of Auburn.
Get More Peace of Mind with a Soul from Sunset Kia of Auburn!
Now that you can rest easy knowing about 2022 Kia Soul’s safety accolades, it’s time to talk about how you’ll get more from Sunset Kia of Auburn. In addition to having some of the latest safety tech, a new Soul is backed by Sunset Auto Family exclusives: Warranty Protection for Life and Oil Changes for Life. Just what they sound like, these benefits offer a lifetime limited powertrain warranty and cover your oil changes for as long as you’re the owner of the vehicle.

Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.