Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Kia Soul has 4 recalls, 885 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
885
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
20V750000
ENGINE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Spo...
19V120000
ENGINE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust ga...
17V608000
STEERING
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the ste...
15V123000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric vehicles manufactured July 21, 2013, to January 8, 2015. A ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2015 Kia Soul SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The contact owned a 2015 Kia Soul. While driving at 55 MPH, the contact heard a loud "pop" sound fol... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle and driving to... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Anti theft ignition protector and another recall that makes the car have engine compartment fires. M... |
| Feb 8, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2015 Kia Soul (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced sudden catastrophic engine failure: loud pop, knocking, a... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Owned vehicle for 1 year. On [XXX} the vehicle kept Stalling and wouldn't accelerate. Drove to ser... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the ve... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My Kia’s engine light came on. It was my catalyst converter verified by my mechanic and 2 other peo... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | On the way back from Missouri to Oklahoma, while on the turnpike the engine made a clanking sound an... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Nov 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Code P1326 Popped up - my mechanic replaced the P1326 Knock Sensor for the Kia. Code P1326 Popped u... |
| Nov 29, 2025 | STEERING,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | As I was driving home on the highway, my car began making a noise I never heard before. I looked out... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 20 MPH, the... |
| Nov 11, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the brakes became... |
| Nov 11, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | My brakes went out completely while driving my 2015 kia soul with my daughter in the car. It was tra... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to hesitate and lose power while driving,... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling or accelerati... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | ENGINE | I am submitting this report regarding an ongoing issue with my Kia vehicle related to the recall for... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am getting a code that indicates an issue with the catalytic converter. P0420 to be specific. The ... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | ENGINE | Kia soul engines are known for burning through oil very quickly. the recall does not include my car ... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Catalytic converter bad. 2015 Kea10. Shows to be no warranty. Will cause engine problems. |