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.
Kia Soul Timing Belt Or Chain| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
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| 2012 – 2024 | All | Timing Chain | Interference |
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| 2010 - 2011 | 1.6L | Timing Chain | Interference |
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| 2010 - 2011 | 2.0L | Timing Belt | Interference |
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Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather
conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.
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.
2024 Kia Soul Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 147 hp (Nu MPi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2023 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| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 147 hp (Nu MPi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl Turbo 201 hp (Gamma T-GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2022 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2022 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2022 Kia Soul Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 147 hp (Nu MPi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl Turbo 201 hp (Gamma T-GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2021 Kia e Soul2021 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2021 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2021 Kia Soul Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 1.6L 4 Cyl Turbo 201 hp (Gamma T-GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 147 hp (Nu MPi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2020 Kia Soul EV2020 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2020 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2020 Kia Soul Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 1.6L 4 Cyl Turbo 201 hp (Gamma T-GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 147 hp (Nu MPi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2019 Kia Soul2019 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2019 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2019 Kia Soul Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo 201 hp (Gamma II T-GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 161 hp (Nu GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Gamma II GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2018 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2018 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2018 Kia Soul Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo 201 hp (Gamma II T-GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 161 hp (Nu GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Gamma II GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2017 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2017 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2017 Kia Soul Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo 201 hp (Gamma II T-GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 161 hp (Nu GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Gamma II GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2016 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2016 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2016 Kia Soul Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 161 hp (Nu GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Gamma II GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2015 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2015 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2015 Kia Soul Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 161 hp (Nu GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Gamma II GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2014 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2014 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2014 Kia Soul Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 161 hp (Nu GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Gamma II GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2013 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2013 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2013 Kia Soul Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 161 hp (Nu GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Gamma II GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2012 Kia Soul - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2012 Kia Soul models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2012 Kia Soul Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 161 hp (Nu GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Gamma II GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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.
2011 Kia Soul Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 140 hp (Beta II) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k Inspect, 80k Replace |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 124 hp (Gamma II GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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.
2010 Kia Soul Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 140 hp (Beta II) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k Inspect, 80k Replace |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. 124 hp (Gamma II GDi) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
Kia Soul
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.
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