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Kia Soul rear window replacement — booked online.
Instant quote for Kia Soul rear windows across multiple generations, fitted by approved specialists in your area — booked online in under two minutes.
Prices from £328 to £497
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Kia Soul rear window price, by year
Rear-window pricing varies primarily by generation and the presence of integrated features like brake lights, heating elements, or antenna circuits. Earlier Soul models without these additions are generally more affordable to replace. Later variants with heated glass or brake-light integration require matching those features exactly, which can affect sourcing and cost. Specialist technicians on our network will confirm the exact specification during the parts-check phase of your quote.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
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| 2026 | £497 — £497 | 1 variant | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £497 — £497 | 1 variant | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £497 — £497 | 1 variant | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £497 — £497 | 1 variant | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £497 — £497 | 1 variant | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £497 — £497 | 1 variant | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £497 — £497 | 1 variant | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £497 — £497 | 1 variant | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £497 — £497 | 1 variant | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £497 — £497 | 1 variant | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £497 — £497 | 1 variant | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £497 — £497 | 1 variant | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £328 — £497 | 3 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £328 — £358 | 2 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £328 — £358 | 2 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £328 — £358 | 2 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £328 — £358 | 2 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £328 — £358 | 2 variants | Price my 2009 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Souls can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Kia Soul rear window replacement
Booking your Kia Soul rear-window replacement is straightforward — here's what happens from quote to completion.
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Complete a quick online quote using our widget — takes about a minute and covers your Soul's generation, trim, and any special features.
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Your quote is confirmed, and you choose a date and location — mobile fitting at your address or a workshop visit, whichever suits you.
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Our parts-check team verifies your exact rear-window specification, including any brake lights, heating elements, or tinting.
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A specialist technician in your area is matched to your booking and contacts you to confirm the appointment.
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On the day, the technician removes the shattered glass, cleans accessible shards, and bonds your replacement. Typically 30–60 minutes of work time.
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Your technician confirms drive-away time before leaving. We recommend a professional interior valet afterwards for thorough shard removal from places fitters can't reach on the day.
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You're covered by a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality.
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Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Soul?
Most Kia Soul rear-window replacements are fitted mobile at your address — the technician arrives, removes the shattered glass, cleans accessible shards, and bonds the replacement.
A workshop visit may be more practical if weather conditions are poor on the day, or if you'd prefer the job done in a controlled environment. The choice is yours at booking — either way, the process and timescale remain the same.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Soul have?
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
Brake Light2
2009–2014A brake light integrated into the rear window glass itself, requiring a matching replacement to reconnect the original lighting circuit.
What it means
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass is a lighting element built directly into the glass panel during manufacturing. Rather than using a separate lamp cluster mounted to the vehicle body, the light circuit is routed through conductive elements — typically a silkscreen pattern, wire network, or bracket assembly — embedded in or bonded to the glass itself. When you brake, this integrated light illuminates to warn following traffic. It combines functionality with design integration, reducing the number of separate components on the rear of the vehicle.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's rear window for a visible pattern of fine lines or wires running across the glass, usually near the top edge or spanning the upper portion. Look at your vehicle's manual or contact your dealer's service centre — they can confirm whether your rear window carries an integrated brake light. If you see a separate brake-light cluster mounted to the bodywork instead, your vehicle does not have this feature.
Replacement impact
The replacement rear window must carry the identical integrated brake-light pattern so the original lighting circuit reconnects without modification. The conductive elements — whether silkscreen, wiring, or bracket fittings — must align precisely with the vehicle's electrical connections. Using a standard rear window without this pattern would disable the brake light. We source the correct OE-specification glass to ensure a seamless fit and restore full functionality.
Dark Grey2
2009–2026Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
What it means
Dark grey tint, formally known as privacy glass, is a factory-applied tint created through a deep-dipping process during glass manufacture. The pigment is infused into the inner surface of the glass, darkening the rear windows (and sometimes rear doors) significantly more than the front. This reduces heat transmission, minimises glare, and obscures the interior from outside view. It's standard on the rear half of many modern vehicles.
How to tell
Compare the rear side windows and rear window (backlight) to the front side windows — the rear glass will be noticeably darker. Check your vehicle documents or ask your dealership service centre if you're unsure whether your car left the factory with privacy glass.
Replacement impact
Dark grey tinted glass must be sourced from the Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) or dealership to ensure colour and transmission match your vehicle's existing rear glass. The tint is integral to the glass itself, not a surface coating, so aftermarket non-tinted glass will look visibly mismatched. Replacement does not require any calibration and follows standard bonded-glass cure times for rear windows.
Fitting Hardware1
2014–2026Pre-fitted clips and brackets that secure the glass to your vehicle, supplied ready to bond as a complete unit.
What it means
Fitting hardware comprises the clips, brackets, mouldings and adhesive retention components that hold the glass securely in place on your vehicle's frame. When your replacement glass is supplied with fitting hardware pre-attached, it arrives as a ready-to-install assembly rather than as bare glass requiring separate hardware attachment during the fit. This streamlines the replacement process and ensures correct positioning and fitment.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's service history or contact your dealership service department with your registration number. They can confirm whether your glass comes with pre-fitted hardware as standard. Visually, pre-fitted hardware appears as clips or brackets already bonded or attached to the glass edges before it reaches the fitting technician.
Replacement impact
Glass supplied with pre-fitted hardware typically requires no additional labour to attach clips or brackets during the fit, reducing technician time at the vehicle. The hardware must be in good condition and correctly positioned for the glass to seal and function properly. If hardware is damaged during removal of the old glass, replacement or repair of that hardware may be needed before the new glass can be fitted securely.
Green1
2009–2014Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
What it means
Green tint is a light-filtering coating applied to the glass during manufacture. It absorbs and reduces transmission of certain wavelengths of light, primarily to cut glare from sunlight and reflections. The tint is subtle — often barely visible to the naked eye — but measurably improves visual comfort during prolonged driving, particularly in bright conditions. It's a factory specification chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance daylight comfort with interior visibility and aesthetic consistency across all glass in the vehicle.
How to tell
The easiest way to check is to roll your side window halfway down and hold a piece of white paper behind it. Look carefully for a tint cast — green tint will appear as a subtle green hue compared to clear glass. Your windscreen will have the same tint as your side windows. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre — they'll have the original specification on file.
Replacement impact
Green-tinted replacement glass must match the original tint specification to maintain visual consistency across all windows and preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Aftermarket OE-equivalent (OEE) green-tinted glass is widely available, though some vehicles may require original equipment (OEM) dealership glass if the tint specification is proprietary. Tint does not affect calibration, cure time, or installation procedure — it's a cosmetic and functional specification only.
Privacy1
2014–2026Privacy glass is a darker tint applied to rear and side windows for passenger comfort and security.
What it means
Privacy glass is a factory-applied dark tint coating on the rear window and side windows (or a selection of them) to reduce visibility into the vehicle's interior. It serves two purposes: it helps protect passengers and cargo from the sun, and it provides visual security by obscuring the view of occupants and valuables from outside. The tint is integral to the glass itself — either applied during manufacture or as a permanent coating — and is not the same as an aftermarket film.
How to tell
Look at the rear window and rear side windows from outside the vehicle. If they appear noticeably darker than the windscreen and front side windows, the car has privacy glass. Check your vehicle documentation (handbook or service history) under 'glass specifications' or 'optional equipment', or ask your dealership service centre — they can confirm which windows have the tint applied.
Replacement impact
Privacy glass must be replaced with OEM (original equipment manufacturer) glass of the same tint specification. Aftermarket alternatives are available but may not match the original colour or darkness exactly. The replacement is a straightforward swap with no calibration implications. Availability is standard for mainstream models; lead time may be slightly longer for less common variants or older vehicles.
Solar Control1
2009–2014Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
What it means
Solar control is a coating applied to the windscreen that absorbs the sun's infrared radiation rather than allowing it to pass through into the cabin. This reduces solar heat gain, helping to keep the interior cooler and more comfortable, particularly in warm weather or direct sunlight. The coating is transparent to visible light, so it doesn't darken the windscreen or affect visibility. It's a passive thermal management feature that works continuously whenever the sun is shining on the glass.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or contact your dealership service centre to confirm whether solar control glass is fitted. Some manufacturers list it as 'solar control windscreen', 'heat-reflective glass', or 'thermal management glass'. It's a factory-fitted feature and won't be visibly obvious from outside the car — the coating is integral to the glass itself.
Replacement impact
Solar control glass is a factory-fitted specification. When replacing the windscreen, a solar control variant must be sourced to match the original. This is a standard glass type with no special fitting implications or calibration requirements. Cure and drive-away times follow normal windscreen bonding procedures. Confirm with your fitter that the replacement glass includes solar control to maintain the original thermal performance.
About the Kia Soul
The Kia Soul has been in continuous production since 2009, spanning four distinct generations with gradually evolving glass specifications. Earlier models from the 2009–2013 era carry straightforward toughened rear windows with basic tinting, while later generations introduced more sophisticated glass options.
From the mid-2010s onwards, some Soul variants began featuring privacy tint on the rear windows and integrated brake lights for additional safety. Modern Soul models may also include heated rear glass with integrated antenna elements, depending on specification and market variant.
Kia's DriveWise ADAS suite has appeared on newer Soul models, though windscreen-mounted camera systems are the primary calibration focus — rear-window replacement is typically more straightforward than windscreen work.
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