Kia Soul Block Heater Guide
2010–2025
Find the part for your engine
Check the engine size on your vehicle documents or under-hood label. Choose it explicitly even when only one option appears.
Already have a factory heater? A missing power cord may be all you need. Match the connector before ordering.
View the full engine and installation tableFor the Kia Soul, we have not established an aftermarket heater for the listed engines. Ask a Kia dealer or installer to identify any existing heater and confirm a VIN-specific part before ordering. Installation requirements depend on the engine and equipment.
Factory availability
Dealer-installed accessory in Canada on most years and trims
Cord location
Most installs route the cord to the front grille or bumper area, driver's side. Check for an existing coiled cord before buying anything.
Kia Soul engines & block heater part numbers
Engine list built from Natural Resources Canada model-year data. Part numbers are catalog candidates unless a source review is shown for that application. Confirm the exact engine code, model year and installation port before ordering; an Amazon listing match does not confirm vehicle fitment.
| Engine | Years | Zerostart kit | Cord | Kat's heater | Install location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 2010–2019 | No aftermarket listing — use the genuine Kia dealer kit | |||
| 2L 4-cyl | 2010–2025 | No aftermarket listing — use the genuine Kia dealer kit | |||
Reading the numbers: Zerostart 31/35- is the heater kit, 36- the detachable cordset ("lit" glows when the outlet is live). Kat's 11xxx is an element, 28xxx a cordset, 24xxx a pad. Location codes are the manufacturer's (LF = left front of block).
Find the heater or replacement cord
Match the exact part, engine and connector before buying. Search links are discovery links, not confirmed fits.
Part reference
Kia Soul block heater
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What it costs to plug in a Kia Soul — and what it saves
No supplier lists a wattage for every Soul element, so this uses the 600 W figure typical of this body style. Natural Resources Canada recommends a timer that runs the heater two hours before you drive rather than all night — that is what the numbers below assume.
| Province | ¢/kWh | Cost per 2 h plug-in | Full winter (120 nights) | Net per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | 7.0 | $0.08 | $10.08 | +$0.21 |
| Manitoba | 10.2 | $0.12 | $14.69 | +$0.17 |
| Ontario (avg TOU) | 12.8 | $0.15 | $18.43 | +$0.14 |
| Alberta | 14.0 | $0.17 | $20.16 | +$0.13 |
| Saskatchewan | 15.5 | $0.19 | $22.32 | +$0.11 |
| Nova Scotia | 17.9 | $0.21 | $25.78 | +$0.08 |
Natural Resources Canada rates the Kia Soul at 9.5 L/100 km in city driving (median across 2010–2025 model years). On a 20 km winter commute that is about 1.9 L a day. NRCan measured that at −20 °C a block heater improves overall fuel economy by as much as 10% — roughly 0.19 L, or $0.29 of gasoline at $1.55/L. On a single short trip at −25 °C the saving can reach 25%. In most provinces the electricity costs less than the fuel it saves; in the priciest it roughly breaks even, and you still get the wear, defrost and cabin-heat benefits.
Fuel figures: Natural Resources Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings and Block Heaters Save Fuel and Help the Environment. Electricity rates are approximate 2026 residential averages — run your own numbers in the cost calculator.
Cold-weather recalls on the Kia Soul
No block-heater recall is on file for the Soul, but Transport Canada has recorded cold-weather and cooling-system recalls worth checking before you install anything.
Issue: On certain electric vehicles, the electric power control unit (EPCU) may not be sealed correctly. As a result, coolant could leak inside the EPCU and onto the circuit board. If this happens, the vehicle could suddenly lose power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels may increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the EPCU for internal coolant leaks. If a leak is detected, the dealer will replace the EPCU.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database. Look up your VIN in the official recall search — this list is filtered to block-heater and cold-weather items and is not the vehicle's full recall history.
No tools? The stick-on option
If you'd rather skip the install entirely, a magnetic heater grips any flat steel surface — oil pan, block, transmission pan — and moves between vehicles. Check that the Soul's oil pan is steel first: a magnet won't hold on aluminum or composite pans.
Amazon buying options
Zerostart 3400017 magnetic heater, 200 W
A magnetic surface heater from Zerostart. Grips any flat steel surface — oil pan, transmission pan, small-engine sump. CSA certified.
Match the surface material, size and manufacturer limits. This is not vehicle-specific fitment.
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Part reference
Digital multimeter with resistance and continuity
The definitive block-heater test tool. Any meter with an ohms range and audible continuity can isolate a dead cord from a failed element.
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First: check whether you already have one
Canadian-market vehicles are often fitted at the port or dealer and then forgotten by the next owner, so check the cord location above before you buy anything. If a cord is there, test it — a dead element and a dead cord look identical from the outside.
If you need one installed
Budget $40–$120 CAD for the part plus about an hour of labour, and book in October — Prairie shop calendars fill after the first cold snap.
FAQ
Does the Kia Soul come with a block heater?
Dealer-installed accessory in Canada on most years and trims. Check behind the grille for a coiled cord before buying anything — many Canadian-market vehicles have a heater installed that the owner never knew about.
What block heater fits a Kia Soul?
The recommended setup is a frost plug (cartridge) block heater (typically 400 W). For the Kia Soul, we have not established an aftermarket heater for the listed engines. Ask a Kia dealer or installer to identify any existing heater and confirm a VIN-specific part before ordering. Installation requirements depend on the engine and equipment.
Where is the block heater cord on a Kia Soul?
Most installs route the cord to the front grille or bumper area, driver's side. Check for an existing coiled cord before buying anything.
How much does it cost to plug in a Kia Soul?
At 600 W on a two-hour timer the heater uses about 1.20 kWh a night — roughly 15¢ in Ontario, 17¢ in Alberta and 8¢ in Quebec. Over a 120-night winter that is about $20.16 at Alberta rates.
Does a block heater save fuel on a Kia Soul?
Yes. Natural Resources Canada rates the Soul at 9.5 L/100 km in city driving, and found that at −20 °C a block heater improves overall fuel economy by as much as 10% — about 0.19 L on a 20 km winter commute. On a single short trip at −25 °C the saving can reach 25%. In most provinces that is worth more than the electricity it costs.
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