Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 Kia Soul has 514 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.
514
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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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...
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Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust ga...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 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 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 | ENGINE | Kia soul engines are known for burning through oil very quickly. the recall does not include my car ... |
| Sep 19, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a ra... |
| Sep 9, 2025 | ENGINE | THE VEHICLE IS BURNING THROUGH OIL AND NOW THE GARAGE I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO IS SAYING IT WILL NEED... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Despite receiving official recall notices and taking my vehicle to two separate Kia-authorized deale... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine started running rough, took it to a shop and was told that oil has been going through the exh... |
| Jun 22, 2025 | ENGINE | Excessive oil consumption noted at around 40,000 miles. No visible smoke coming from tail pipe but ... |
| May 15, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the transmi... |
| May 7, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the acc... |
| Apr 28, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that when his wife started the vehicle, there w... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | ENGINE | No early warning lights displayed, but traveling on the interstate in this Kia Soul, having only 74,... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | ENGINE | Multiple cylinder misfires detected. Knocking/clacking present when symptoms occur. Inspected engine... |