32 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Soul, in 5 part types, covering all 4 engine options (1.6L L4, 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 and ELECTRIC). Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 2018 Kia Soul, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. Most of the listed parts are CV Axle (22 parts), CV Joint Boot (4 parts) and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (3 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.
The 2018 Kia Soul was sold with 4 engines. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 2018 Kia Soul drivetrain parts are TRAKMOTIVE (8 parts), GSP (7 parts) and TOP NOTCH (5 parts), plus 8 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
5 parts on this 2018 Kia Soul page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including APWI KA8062A (CV Axle) and APWI KA8031A (CV Axle). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APWI Popular Fits: 1.6L L4, 2.0L L4 | KA8062A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| APWI Popular Fits: 1.6L L4, 2.0L L4 | KA8031A | 🇺🇸 US | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | NCV75136 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 1.6L L4, 2.0L L4 | KA8085 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | KA8136 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftVIN A (8th Digit) | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 1.6L L4 | KA8064A | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 1.6L L4 | KA8073A | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 1.6L L4, 2.0L L4 | NCV75050 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 1.6L L4 | NCV75051 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 1.6L L4, 2.0L L4 | NCV75052 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 1.6L L4 | NCV75053 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | NCV75135 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.6L L4 | TN60252 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.6L L4 | TN60254 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | TN60298 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | TN60299 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.6L L4 | KA8080 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.6L L4 | KA8075 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.6L L4, 2.0L L4 | KA8066 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | KA8134 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightVIN A (8th Digit) | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: ELECTRIC | KA86076 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: ELECTRIC | KA86005 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.
22 CV Axle parts for the 2018 Kia Soul come from 4 brands — TRAKMOTIVE, GSP, APWI and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is APWI KA8062A.
CV Intermediate Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSP Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | NEX37010 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | TN60325IS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
This table covers the CV Intermediate shafts.
2 CV Intermediate Shaft parts are listed for the 2018 Kia Soul, from GSP and TOP NOTCH.
Listed part numbers: GSP NEX37010 and TOP NOTCH TN60325IS.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.6L L4, 2.0L L4 | 1032517 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left InnerAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.0L L4 | 1032504 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Inner | View on Amazon |
| EMPIRE Fits: 1.6L L4, 2.0L L4 | 862154D | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits InnerFront Left Inner | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.6L L4, 2.0L L4 | DX195 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left InnerAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the boots that keep grease in a CV joint. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn.
4 CV Joint Boot parts for the 2018 Kia Soul come from 3 brands — BECK/ARNLEY, EMPIRE and MEVOTECH.
This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 1032517, BECK/ARNLEY 1032504 and EMPIRE 862154D and the remaining parts above.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 1.6L L4 | RB6207 | 🇺🇸 US | Manual trans.Trans. code M6CF1 | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Fits: 1.6L L4 | WE61445 | 🇺🇸 US | Manual trans.Trans. code M6CF1 | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 1.6L L4 | 207 | 🇺🇸 US | Manual trans.Trans. code M6CF1 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
3 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 2018 Kia Soul come from 3 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and NATIONAL.
The Economy section lists 1 option from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, BCA and NATIONAL supply 2 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is BCA WE61445.
Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207, BCA WE61445 and NATIONAL 207.
Drive Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACKOJA Fits: 1.6L L4 | A539903 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Automatic trans.Front Leftor Position: Front Leftor Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case.
One part is listed for the 2018 Kia Soul — ACKOJA A539903.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2018 Kia Soul
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Match the engine first. Every drivetrain part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: CV Axle and CV Joint Boot .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2018 Kia Soul?
Our catalog currently lists 32 drivetrain parts for the 2018 Kia Soul across 5 subcategories and 11 brands, covering all 4 engine options (1.6L L4, 1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 and ELECTRIC). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 2018 Kia Soul engines?
Yes. Every drivetrain part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2018 Kia Soul?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2018 Kia Soul was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2018 Kia Soul?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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