Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 Kia Soul has 103 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
103
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| 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 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Anti theft ignition protector and another recall that makes the car have engine compartment fires. M... |
| 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... |
| 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 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Catalytic converter bad. 2015 Kea10. Shows to be no warranty. Will cause engine problems. |
| Sep 10, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Driving home from supermarket. Car made a loud bang and started smoking from under the hood. Pulled ... |
| Aug 2, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While my 80 yr old dad and 18 yr old daughter were driving on the highway to get to my uncle’s funer... |
| Jun 21, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | There was a knocking sound, so I pulled over and smoke started coming from underneath the hood of th... |
| Dec 27, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I believe that I am needing the Knock Sensor Detection System updated. I have called the dealer and ... |
| Dec 5, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The engine system in my 2025 Kia Soul malfunctioned, as indicated by the activation of the P1326 war... |
| Oct 25, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | purchased vehicle on 10/12/2024 was driving it home the car started knocking, and loosing accelerati... |
| Aug 27, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Got off of hwy traveling at 70 mph came to stoplight. Vehicle stalled. Noticed smoke, then flames. W... |
| Aug 5, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | P0420 code indicated during emissions test. Vehicle shut off after stopping and acceleration after s... |
| May 6, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I own a 2015 Kia Soul affected by recall SC200, which addresses engine compartment fires due to oil/... |
| Apr 3, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The exact issue with the catalytic converter you have in the 1.6 engines my neighbor has it too. You... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The Kia experienced acceleration issues and would randomly turn off while driving. A mechanic inspec... |
| Jan 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Starting in summer of 2021, I began to has acceleration problems with my car and a check engine ligh... |
| Dec 24, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My car lost power going up hill on Interstate 5 and ended up seizing up. I could not bring the car t... |
| Nov 24, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Catalytic converter failure despite recall repair (#19v120). Catalytic converters may become damaged... |
| Sep 13, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car is not part of the catalytic converter Recall and I don't understand why. My catalytic conver... |