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2015 Kia Soul Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 908 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This model year has more owner complaints than most other years of the Kia Soul

The 2015 model year has more NHTSA owner complaints than the average of the years compared below. Review the recalls and common complaints, and have any vehicle inspected.

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30/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2015 Kia Soul

The 2015 Kia Soul shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
908
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
36
Crash Reports
84 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Kia Soul (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Kia dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Engine
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary,…
NHTSA #20V750000
🔧 Engine
Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. The leaking oil may contact the exhaust, increasing the risk of a…
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the Catalytic Overheating Protection Engine Control Unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. In addition, the catalytic converter will also…
NHTSA #19V120000
🔧 Steering
If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2017….
NHTSA #17V608000
🔧 Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will add a supporting rubber underneath the pedal stopper, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer…
NHTSA #15V123000
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Most Common Problems — 2015 Kia Soul

Based on 908 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
473
Unknown Or Other
91
Electrical System
66
Power Train
60
Engine And Engine Cooling
55
Steering
44
Exterior Lighting
24
Service Brakes
20
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Kia Soul — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2010 135 complaints 2011 194 complaints 2012 514 complaints 2013 666 complaints 2014 904 complaints 2015 908 complaints 2016 823 complaints 2017 272 complaints 2018 219 complaints 2019 136 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2014, 2015 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2018 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Kia Soul

Is the 2015 Kia Soul reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Kia Soul has 4 recall campaigns and 908 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 Kia Soul have?
The 2015 Kia Soul has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Kia Soul?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Kia Soul are: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Kia Soul safe to buy?
The 2015 Kia Soul has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Kia Soul should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Kia Soul are: 2010, 2011, 2018. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2014, 2015.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.