Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 Kia Soul has 57 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
57
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to hesitate and lose power while driving,... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The engine in my 2015 Kia Soul was replaced under warranty in June 2025. Only 3,568 miles later, the... |
| Aug 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | On [XXX] around [XXX], we were headed westbound on [XXX] toward Boise when the car began making a cl... |
| May 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My 2015 Kia Soul is experiencing ongoing, severe oil consumption. Despite having an extended warrant... |
| Dec 23, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Description of Incident: The engine has experienced a failure that causes oil to blow back from the... |
| May 9, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | NHTSA Recall:19V120 The ESC light went on during high winds and stayed on. The car stuttered going... |
| Feb 27, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle began decelerating and vibrati... |
| Feb 20, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission leaking after a long drive , fluids replaced in the transmission then car leaked out t... |
| Dec 25, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | About several months ago the car was skipping. I was told it was a coil. I had it replaced. It then ... |
| Sep 16, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that after a software update was completed whil... |
| May 28, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that upon research, he became aware that the VI... |
| Dec 10, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Engine failure due to campaign 19120000. I was never notified via phone or mail back in 2020 when th... |
| Nov 14, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Engine consumes excessive amount of oil before next oil change that causes catalytic converter to cl... |
| Oct 17, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Vehicle began shuddering violently, with the check engine light alternating between blinking and sta... |
| Oct 9, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Cylinder misfire on 1 and 2. Loss of compression on one cylinder. Loss of power, frequent oil additi... |
| Aug 1, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The engine in my car needs replacing. The dealership and KIA corporation refuse to complete oil cons... |
| Apr 6, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | oil light came on randomly while driving. Took to the shop to have checked out. Was found to be almo... |
| Mar 19, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The vehicle was taken to highway and after an uphill ramp (from Stringfellow to I-66E), the vehicle ... |
| Feb 1, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the che... |