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2015 Kia Soul Body & Structure Problems

9 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data

9
Complaints
2
Crashes
6
Fires
Jan 2023Dec 2019
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (9)

criticalSTRUCTURE,ENGINE
FireFiled: Nov 2020

I was driving home on the highway from dinner with my fiance and son who's 10 years old doing about 65. The engine felt like it was stuttering shaking and I looked at my dash board and all my lights were blinking. I pulled off the highway and started to smell something burning.

NHTSA #: 11374190
criticalSTRUCTURE,ENGINE
FireFiled: May 2020

I was driving home on the highway at full speed (65 MPH) when all of a sudden my 2015 kia soul + stalled and the check engine light started to flash and then smoke started pouring out.... I lost all power but made it to the break down lane and turned the car off.

NHTSA #: 11324801
criticalSTRUCTURE,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FireFiled: Dec 2019

I'm aware of your investigation into the 2015 kia soul. Mine caught fire yesterday morning on i75 in fl. I would like to offer it to your organization for investigation.

NHTSA #: 11290929
criticalSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
FireFiled: Dec 2019

I was driving my car late at night heading home from a concert when smoke started coming from the hood. I was only going about 25mph and approaching a stop sign. I immediately stopped the vehicle and no sooner than.

NHTSA #: 11288842
criticalSTRUCTURE,WHEELS,ENGINE
FireFiled: Nov 2018

On 11/19/18 our 2015 kia soul was parked in driveway at approx 4:30 pm after arriving home from work, 4 hours later in evening while watching tv at approx 8:33pm we heard a loud pop outside, we both ran to front door to see the kia soul front end ingulfed in flames rising so high hitting roof of our garage.

NHTSA #: 11153421
mediumSTRUCTURE,ENGINE
Crash / FireFiled: Jan 2023

When driving this Vehicle my daughter was in a single car acciedent. The engine combusted. The piston rod went into engine.

NHTSA #: 11501901
mediumSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Aug 2015

Was driving down an interstate on a july afternoon. Temperature in the mid 90's with AC set on 72. Driving with no cars around at 60mph and all of a sudden hear what sounds like a gun shot.

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NHTSA #: 10747162
lowSTRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CrashFiled: Sep 2018

Attempting to park: vehicle accelerated rapidly, brake failed to stop or do anything. Vehicle jumped over tire stop then 8" mall walkway hitting building and store window.

NHTSA #: 11129450
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2018

The rear of the car is always filling up with water where the spate tire sits. The cat isn't water tight. This has occurred on many occasions

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NHTSA #: 11079644

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