2015 Kia Soul EV Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Kia Soul EV, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10089987Apr 24, 2015Pitstop: smart pedal feature - the smart pedal is an integral part of the engine management system (ems) functionality which monitors and prevents the simultaneous activation…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 11% |
| 2015 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2015 Kia Soul EV
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Kia Soul EV
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.
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