Safety Score
70
Average
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2015 Kia Soul.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My check engine light continues periodically turn on and off; diagnostics done by independent service centers shows the… |
| 2026-03-05 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The contact owned a 2015 Kia Soul. While driving at 55 MPH, the contact heard a loud "pop" sound followed immediately b… |
| 2026-02-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle and driving to the residence, the… |
| 2026-02-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Anti theft ignition protector and another recall that makes the car have engine compartment fires. My car is at risk of… |
| 2026-02-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2015 Kia Soul (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced sudden catastrophic engine failure: loud pop, knocking, and immediate loss o… |
| 2026-02-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Owned vehicle for 1 year. On [XXX} the vehicle kept Stalling and wouldn't accelerate. Drove to service station. Had … |
| 2025-12-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started losin… |
| 2025-12-02 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My Kia’s engine light came on. It was my catalyst converter verified by my mechanic and 2 other people. My my car lost… |
| 2025-12-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motiv… |
| 2025-12-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On the way back from Missouri to Oklahoma, while on the turnpike the engine made a clanking sound and lost acceleration… |
| 2025-11-29 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Code P1326 Popped up - my mechanic replaced the P1326 Knock Sensor for the Kia. Code P1326 Popped up 2nd time - replac… |
| 2025-11-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | As I was driving home on the highway, my car began making a noise I never heard before. I looked out of my rear view an… |
| 2025-11-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 20 MPH, the vehicle lost motiv… |
| 2025-11-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. There … |
| 2025-11-11 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | My brakes went out completely while driving my 2015 kia soul with my daughter in the car. It was traumatic and stressfu… |
| 2025-11-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to hesitate and lose power while driving, making the vehicle… |
| 2025-11-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling or accelerating, the vehicle sta… |
| 2025-10-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am submitting this report regarding an ongoing issue with my Kia vehicle related to the recall for code P1326 (Knock … |
| 2025-10-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Kia soul engines are known for burning through oil very quickly. the recall does not include my car because i have a 2.… |
| 2025-10-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am getting a code that indicates an issue with the catalytic converter. P0420 to be specific. The engine is continual… |
| 2025-10-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Catalytic converter bad. 2015 Kea10. Shows to be no warranty. Will cause engine problems. |
| 2025-09-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a rattling sound coming… |
| 2025-09-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Driving home from supermarket. Car made a loud bang and started smoking from under the hood. Pulled over into parking l… |
| 2025-09-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | THE VEHICLE IS BURNING THROUGH OIL AND NOW THE GARAGE I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO IS SAYING IT WILL NEED A NEW ENGINE SOON.… |
| 2025-09-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine in my 2015 Kia Soul was replaced under warranty in June 2025. Only 3,568 miles later, the replacement engine… |
| 2025-09-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Despite receiving official recall notices and taking my vehicle to two separate Kia-authorized dealerships, I have not … |
| 2025-08-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On [XXX] around [XXX], we were headed westbound on [XXX] toward Boise when the car began making a clanking sound. In le… |
| 2025-08-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While my 80 yr old dad and 18 yr old daughter were driving on the highway to get to my uncle’s funeral. My dad had his … |
| 2025-07-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine started running rough, took it to a shop and was told that oil has been going through the exhaust and has clogge… |
| 2025-07-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 1- ENGINE It’s been about 3 months that when I depress the gas pedal the car skips or hiccups and I get a check engine … |
| 2025-07-01 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | Subject: Possible Design Flaw in Accelerator Pedal – Kia Soul 2015 Dear Kia/NHTSA Representative, I am the owner of a… |
| 2025-06-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Excessive oil consumption noted at around 40,000 miles. No visible smoke coming from tail pipe but burnt oil smell com… |
| 2025-06-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | There was a knocking sound, so I pulled over and smoke started coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. There wa… |
| 2025-05-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2015 Kia Soul is experiencing ongoing, severe oil consumption. Despite having an extended warranty for rod bearing f… |
| 2025-05-15 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly … |
| 2025-05-15 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | When using the blinker, the headlights turn off completely or temporarily. I’ve seen this as a normal thing on Reddit a… |
| 2025-05-07 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was … |
| 2025-04-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that when his wife started the vehicle, there was an abnormal knoc… |
| 2025-04-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Hello, I own currently a car, Kia Soul 2015 , I bought it from car auction, it was recovered after theft! The car is cl… |
| 2025-03-31 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | High temperatures catalytic converter code went on the car was stalling on the highway as soon as I hit 60 MPH as I was… |
| 2025-03-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | No early warning lights displayed, but traveling on the interstate in this Kia Soul, having only 74,000 original miles … |
| 2025-03-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Multiple cylinder misfires detected. Knocking/clacking present when symptoms occur. Inspected engine oil and found meta… |
| 2025-03-22 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The concern, is that Kia recently (2023) recalled the BMS (and potentially the HV Battery) for vehicles as old as 2015 … |
| 2025-03-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | car keeps dying as going down the road.almost completely dies then kicks back in.have had it in several times always sa… |
| 2025-03-15 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | My headlights turn off when I use my blinkers. They also flicker sometimes. |
| 2025-03-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was making a left turn onto a street and the check engine light started flashing and the car immediately went into li… |
| 2025-02-25 | STEERING | No | 0 | Electrical power steering |
| 2025-02-20 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | When I signal a lane change, the lights flicker or turn off completely. Happens often. |
| 2025-02-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The component that malfunctioned is the catalytic converter, which became clogged due to excessive oil consumption from… |
| 2025-02-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My daughter was driving my car on [XXX] when suddenly there was a pop and the car stopped working. Honestly she could h… |