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2015 Kia Soul

What 2015 Kia Soul owners report most

Engine problems dominate owner complaints for this model year, with reports centering on unexpected power loss and stalling, particularly tied to the stop-start system. Electrical system and fuel/propulsion complaints follow, frequently describing the vehicle failing to accelerate or respond when the pedal is depressed. Powertrain reports round out the picture, with owners noting sudden loss of power at speed with no warning.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 70%
Owners report problems with the automatic stop-start system, which reactivates at every ignition cycle and requires manual deactivation each time the vehicle is started. · 58 fire · 4 crash · 9 injured
Electrical System safety 8%
Owners report the vehicle failing to accelerate when the pedal is depressed while stopped, accompanied by a loud noise, requiring the engine to be shut off and restarted. · 8 fire · 1 crash · 1 injured
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 8%
Owners report a pronounced lag in acceleration when the automatic transmission shifts between lower gears, describing the delay as a hazardous condition when pulling into traffic. · 6 fire · 3 crash · 5 injured
Power Train safety 7%
Owners report the vehicle suddenly losing power without warning while the accelerator pedal is depressed at moderate speeds, with dealers unable to reproduce or diagnose the failure. · 8 fire · 1 crash · 3 injured
Engine And Engine Cooling safety 6%
57 reports (6%) · 2 fire

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 895 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.