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Kia Soul EVModel year report

2015 Kia Soul EV Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
57,283miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Kia Soul EV (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2015 Kia Soul EV. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 57,283 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 81 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the gear position indication (prndl), 1 NHTSA investigation and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “Our 2015 Kia soul EV has over heated the main controller and shut down in traffic and would not move. This happened twice in chandler (phoenix ) arizona after traveling just 10 miles. This is a major safety concern. The car cannot handle the heat in arizona, georgia or other hot southern states. The batteries and bms also fail after 2-3 years.”

NHTSA complaint #11076517, filed 2018-03, 23,500 miles

Brakes: “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. I push my brakes many times, pushing it as far as I can. The only way it stop is when the car hit the fat round cement pole. I know there have been previous complaints regarding brakes. I'm just happy that I was not on road. Please review, this a dangerous issue,which may cause lives.”

NHTSA complaint #11164351, filed 2019-01, 83,980 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul EV. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V218000 (Electrical System) and the vehicle was repaired under the recall. The contact stated that after the repair was completed, the vehicle went into Reduced Power and Power Limp Mode while driving at various speeds and initially after starting the vehicle. The vehicle was returned to the dealer where the recall repair was completed the recall repair; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11574931, filed 2024-03, 111,400 miles

Engine: “Owner was driving on interstate 80 heading east at apx 65 miles per hour.with no warning , oil light started flashing ,car seized up and started making a very loud banging.owner is a 22 year old new driver and was very lucky to have not been killed. Vehicle has been towed to an authorized Kia dealer.the same dealership owner purchased car. Mileage is 78.000 miles and oil changes have been done at recommended intervals.owner is waiting to hear from dealership service department.”

NHTSA complaint #11089999, filed 2018-04, 78,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 23,535 and 83,980 miles.

0%0–1033%10–2517%25–500%50–7533%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 57,283 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201722018220192024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Kia Soul EV → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 81 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 81 bulletins →

Other model years of the Kia Soul EV

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2017187,9533———Rising
2016715,1814———Not enough data
2015657,2834———Not enough data

All Kia Soul EV model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Kia Soul EV have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2015 Kia Soul EV as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Kia Soul EV is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2015 Kia Soul EV been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Kia Soul EV reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 57,283 miles and the middle half falls between 23,535 and 83,980 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.