Worst 2015 Kia Soul Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Fuel System
Electrical Faults
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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 Problems | 614 | 4 | 57 | 94,725 mi | |
| Fuel System | 76 | 3 | 6 | 68,588 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 73 | 1 | 8 | 87,322 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 58 | 1 | 8 | 92,915 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 44 | 8 | 1 | 39,609 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 33 | — | 1 | 112,494 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 33 | — | 1 | 79,505 mi | |
| Brakes | 28 | 9 | 1 | 88,906 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 28 | 2 | 2 | 71,979 mi | |
| Airbags | 20 | 14 | — | 23,508 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 20 | — | — | 103,895 mi | |
| Body Structure | 15 | 5 | 7 | 45,627 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | 4 | — | 60,427 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | 3 | 1 | 28,482 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | 1 | 2,165 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Filter/Screen | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Kia Soul
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,224,962 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 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.
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2015 Kia Soul — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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