Model Year Problem Record

Kia Soul 2015 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2015 Kia Soul: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

902Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

102Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

174Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Engine691

Unknown Or Other108

Fuel and Propulsion System80

Brakes34

Vehicle Speed Control30

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5

Seats3

Suspension3

Tires1

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine691 complaints

691 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V120000, 20V750000.

Unknown Or Other108 complaints

108 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System80 complaints

80 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System75 complaints

75 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train61 complaints

61 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering44 complaints

44 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V608000.

Lighting37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control30 complaints

30 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V123000.

Air Bags20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V123000Reported March 2, 2015 - 208,858 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 208,858 vehicles across all affected models.

17V608000Reported September 29, 2017 - 342,381 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 342,381 vehicles across all affected models.

19V120000Reported February 22, 2019 - 378,967 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on February 22, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 378,967 vehicles across all affected models.

20V750000Reported December 2, 2020 - 294,756 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 294,756 vehicles across all affected models.