Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Kia Soul has 4 recalls, 902 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
902
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated August 31, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | ENGINE | Please see attached documents. I have also put them in the US mail. One to KIA: Kia Customer Care ... |
| Jul 28, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Dealer refusing to honor open recall remedy for SC200 / NHTSA 20V750000 on 2015 Kia Soul VIN [XXX], ... |
| Jul 21, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, bystanders notified... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine went into limp mode on highway on June 30th 2026 and is available now for inspection. Partner... |
| Jun 21, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle burns an unreasonable amount of oil. This clogs tue catalytic converter creating risks ... |
| Jun 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My engine light came on about 6 months ago because I was smelling a gas. I had it run on a code comp... |
| Jun 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The vehicle is a 2015 Kia Soul with the 1.6L GDI engine. The check engine light came on solid, and a... |
| Jun 5, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the accelerator peda... |
| May 3, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact stated that when taking the vehicle to complete recall repairs for NHTSA Campaign Number... |
| May 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | On the highway, not reaching speed at expected RPM, try increasing power and RPM stops climbing at 3... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle began to make... |
| Apr 9, 2026 | ENGINE | My check engine light continues periodically turn on and off; diagnostics done by independent servic... |
| Apr 3, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle exhibited a severe mechanical engine knock, significant magnetic iron debris in the engi... |
| 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... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V750... |
| 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... |