2015 Kia Soul problems and complaints
Owners have filed 907 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Kia Soul. The most-reported areas: Engine (631), Unknown Or Other (108), Electrical System (76).
Key takeaways
- 907 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 | 631 | 70% |
| Unknown Or Other | 108 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 76 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion 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%.
| 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.
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...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-10-08
My husband purchased our 2015 Kia Soul 1.6L GDI in 04/18. It was recalled under the NHTSA 19V120 & Kia SC176 in 04/19. The recommended fix? Update ECU Logic. Completed: 04/24/19. Check engine light came in 07/19. My appointment in 08/19, at #1 Cochran Kia showed a P0455 large leak code. Per invoice, manual leak test fo...
Engine - filed 2026-10-05
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V750000 (Engine). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the engine was inspected and it was determined that there was no failure with the vehicle. The contact was charged for the diagnostic test. While driving at an undis...
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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.