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2015 Kia Soul Brakes Problems

19 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data

19
Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Fires
Jan 2019Dec 2025
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (19)

criticalSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FireFiled: Apr 2022

The contact owned a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH the vehicle began to slow and white smoke began to issue from under the hood. The contact stated she was not aware of any warning light being illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11462125
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Apr 2016

I was driving 35 MPH on hwy us1, car in front of me rear ended the car in front of it. I placed foot on brake and didnt seem to be slowing quick enough. I then placed both feet on brake to stop and still hit the car involved in accident.

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NHTSA #: 10861655
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Mar 2016

When approaching an intersection, the brakes failed on my wife's 2015 kia soul. She pressed the brake pedal several times, but they never pressurized. Fortunately the airbags worked well, and she was not seriously injured in the accident.

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NHTSA #: 10851455
highSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11717476
highSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jan 2026

My car was returned to me in a dangerous condition following a recall repair. I have a receipt that says that my break system was operating as it should be after recall work was completed but as I was driving it home from picking it up from dealership my break system comply went out for the second time while driving it.

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NHTSA #: 11713913
highSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2025

My brakes went out completely while driving my 2015 kia soul with my daughter in the car. It was traumatic and stressful for us both. I had just received a recall notice for break lines/ undercarriage spray.

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NHTSA #: 11707210
highSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2023

Catastrophic failure of rear brake line. Rusted through. Started noticing changes to braking on my way home from the dealer after an oil change.

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NHTSA #: 11560433
highSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jun 2023

2015 KIA SOUL- Email and complaint forwarded from the division of consumer protection of the state of New York on behalf of consumer. Consumer states: "The brake lines rotted away and failed . Kia has already recalled a different model vehicle for the same problem.

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NHTSA #: 11528923
highSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2023

Traveling at approximately 75 MPH on interstate and check engine light began to flash, car lost power directly in front of tractor trailer, car was pulled over onto an exit ramp, car was rattling/knocking, brakes would not stop the car when applied. The car was moving slowly enough up the exit ramp that once it came to a stop it began to roll backwards.

NHTSA #: 11501165
highSERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: Jun 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated while her spouse driver was driving approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal functionality was inoperative. There were no warning lights illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11467130
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2024

Car just started jerking and turning off while driving showing the engine light and oil light

NHTSA #: 11576753
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jun 2023

I have TWO 2015 Kia Soul's with advanced corrosion on the rear brake lines. One vehicle has already been repaired after a line failed while driving the vehicle on the highway. Luckily I was able to get it to a shop without incident and get them repaired.

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NHTSA #: 11525021
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: May 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the off position, the engine was still running. Additionally, the contact stated that while inside her residence with the key, the vehicle erroneously started and move forward with no key in the ignition.

NHTSA #: 11521160
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Feb 2023

Last summer I began to experience issues with the Right Rear Caliper. I was told that it was the pin and the caliper needed replaced. I went through no less than 3 mechanics and was told it was a NON-STOCK item and they didn't know when it would be available.

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NHTSA #: 11504892
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jan 2022

The brake hosed per the dealer rusted out at the connection to the brakes and leaked all the brake fluid. Clearly in my mind this is a safety hazard as the car could not be safely driven. I am uncertain as to any other details

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NHTSA #: 11447211
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Oct 2019

When driving speedometer drops from. 65 to 20 was told catalytic converter is clogged needs replaced only has 66,000 the year is 2015

NHTSA #: 11270085
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2015

Low/soft brake pedal, the brake pedal goes almost to the floor before brakes engage. This car was purchased new but the brake pedal has a great amount of "travel" in it before the brakes stop the car. Dealer refuses to acknowledge there is a problem with the brakes or to make repairs.

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NHTSA #: 10811632
lowSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Nov 2020

I have a 2015 kia soul that is less than 5 years old with 83000. Mills on it and the breaks lines rusted out witch caused a complete break frailer . I was exiting off a freeway off ramp and went to use the breaks on the vehicle and they went completely out .

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NHTSA #: 11374183
lowSERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Jan 2019

I was pulling into a disable parking space. I push my brakes to stop the car and the car did not respond to the brake. The anti-lock brakes did not work my car continue to go without stopping.

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NHTSA #: 11164351

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