Worst 2015 Kia Soul Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Kia Soul.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 614 | 4 | 57 | 94,725 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 105 | 1 | 14 | 66,806 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 76 | 3 | 6 | 68,588 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 73 | 1 | 8 | 87,322 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 58 | 1 | 8 | 92,915 mi | |
| STEERING | 44 | 8 | 1 | 39,609 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 33 | — | 1 | 112,494 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 33 | — | 1 | 79,505 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 28 | 9 | 1 | 88,906 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 28 | 2 | 2 | 71,979 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 20 | 14 | — | 23,508 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 20 | — | — | 103,895 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 15 | 5 | 7 | 45,627 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 9 | 4 | — | 60,427 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | 3 | 1 | 28,482 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | — | 1 | 2,165 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | 3 | — | 1 | 150,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | 3 | — | 4,900 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 22,028 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 62,862 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 44,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 17,800 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | 1 | 105,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 3,500 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 1 | — | 1 | 88,890 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2015 Kia Soul
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,603,929 vehicles.
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 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.
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 steering gear assembly.
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 section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture.
Other Kia Soul Years
Wider context: See the full Kia Soul reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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