A 2013 Kia Soul with its four-cylinder engine uses four ignition coils—one for each cylinder.
The 2013 Soul offered two gasoline engine options, both four-cylinder. Regardless of whether the engine is 2.0 liters or 1.6 liters, the ignition system is coil-on-plug with four coils in total.
Engine options and ignition layout
Below is a quick overview of the engines and how ignition coils are arranged in each one.
- 2.0-liter inline-four (I4) engine — 4 ignition coils (coil-on-plug), one per cylinder.
- 1.6-liter inline-four (I4) engine — 4 ignition coils (coil-on-plug), one per cylinder.
In practice, this means you should expect four ignition coils in a typical 2013 Kia Soul with a four-cylinder engine, regardless of the exact displacement within the year’s lineup.
Maintenance and troubleshooting considerations
Ignition coils are typically replaced individually if a misfire or fault is detected in a single cylinder. If you notice rough running, misfires, or diagnostic trouble codes pointing to coil or spark plug circuits on a 2013 Soul, a mechanic will often start by inspecting or replacing the relevant coil(s) and ensuring spark plugs are in good condition.
Summary
The 2013 Kia Soul's four-cylinder engines use four ignition coils in total, one on each spark plug. This consistent coil count applies across the standard 2.0L and 1.6L engine options for that model year.