Kia Soul: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2010 - 2024)

From 2012 -2024 Kia Souls have a timing chain and interference engine.

From 2010 -2011 1.6L Kia Souls have a timing chain and interference engine while the 2.0L has a timing belt and interference engine.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Kia Soul.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2024 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2023 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2022 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2021 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2020 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2019 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2018 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2017 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2016 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2015 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2014 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2013 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2012 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2011 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1.6L 2011 Kia Soul has a timing chain and the 2.0L 2011 Kia Soul has a timing belt. Both engines are interference.

2010 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1.6L 2011 Kia Soul has a timing chain and the 2.0L 2011 Kia Soul has a timing belt. Both engines are interference.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.