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2015 Kia Soul Electrical system Problems

Complaints
75about this part
Share
8%of 902 total for the year
Median mileage
64,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 75 complaints about the electrical system of the 2015 Kia Soul, 8% of the 902 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 8 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving 70mph on a highway, my Kia SOUL spontaneously burst into flames underneath a stranger stopped with a fire extinguisher luckily. Fire dept says had we not used the extinguisher, my car quite likely would have exploded. Prior to incident, I had no warning lights on, no oil leak, oil needed changing soon but wasn't too low. There was no collision.”

NHTSA complaint #11360853, filed 2020-09, 45,000 miles

“Engine abruptly failed on freeway and is no longer operating. I was operating the vehicle at approximately 60 MPH as I exited the freeway. Immediately the engine began making knocking noises and jerked. I pulled over and the vehicle had to be towed from directly off the freeway. This was a well maintained and operated vehicle with service records to prove it.”

NHTSA complaint #11355450, filed 2020-09, 130,000 miles

“The air and heat stopped working altogether. I took it to arapahoe Kia in centennial, co. They told me the blower motor had failed. I had another shop look at it and they told me the wiring to the blower motor had completely melted. It looks like there was a short that lit the wires on fire. Luckily, it did not ignite the whole car like some other cases.”

NHTSA complaint #11151014, filed 2018-11, 63,000 miles

“Continuously having my battery go dead, but locks and lights work at the time the. Artery is dead. When you go to start the car you hear a series of clicks,but won't turn over. When you go to jump start the battery it takes only 30 seconds to a minute to start. They have checked my battery and car out and can find nothing wrong with it.”

NHTSA complaint #11013715, filed 2017-08, 43,260 miles

“While driving in neighborhood came to a stop and when I proceeded to go my car wouldn't move and I was pressing on gas pedal, 5 seconds later my car accelerated really fast and suddenly and I almost rear ended the car in front of me. The delayed shifting has almost caused an accident three times now! I don't feel safe driving my Kia and I just bought this car 2 months ago. Also check engine light comes on and code read is p0420.”

NHTSA complaint #11355299, filed 2020-09, 110,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024929%
20231426%
20221011%
2021156%
2020287%
20191410%
2018209%
2017197%
2016567%
2015758%
20149811%
20137111%
2012387%
20113015%
20102418%

Other parts of the 2015 Kia Soul

Engine
631 complaintsOther or unknown
108 complaintsFuel system
79 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
61 complaintsEngine cooling
58 complaintsSteering
44 complaintsExterior lighting
36 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Kia Soul

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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