2015 Kia Soul problems and complaints
Owners have filed 909 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Kia Soul. The most-reported areas: Engine (633), Unknown Or Other (109), Fuel/Propulsion System (77).
Key takeaways
- 909 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 36 involve a crash, 84 a fire, 32 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 633 | 70% |
| Unknown Or Other | 109 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 77 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 76 | 8% |
| Power Train | 63 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 58 | 6% |
| Steering | 44 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 36 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 20 | 2% |
| Structure | 16 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2015 Kia Soul
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Kia Soul SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-11-02
Sudden engine misfire and stall in major metropolitan area in high traffic. Diagnosis from my mechanic was failed valve and complete loss of compression to 2nd cylinder. Symptomatic of repeat catalytic converter issues leading to engine damage. Catalytic converter has been replaced twice-- once out of pocked and once u...
Unknown Or Other,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-18
RECALL SC176 INCOMPLETE- WHILE DRIVING IN AN UNINCORPERATED AREA IN [XXX] ([XXX] IN [XXX] COUNTY) THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ENGINE POWER AND DUE TO THE SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP ON A DANGEROUS CURVE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START BACK UP. THE CRUVE WAS SITUATED IN SUCH A MANOR THAT IT ...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-14
An authorized Kia dealership (Car Town Kia in Lexington Ky) refused to complete federal safety recall SC334 after a technician snapped a bleeder screw, instead demanding a $3,022.83 payment for an unauthorized full brake overhaul. Citing rust buildup to deny the mandated safety repair violates federal regulations, prom...
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More for the 2015 Kia Soul
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.