2015 Kia Soul Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 902 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2015 Kia Soul, 0% of the 902 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 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.
“I took my 2015 Kia SOUL to miami lakes Kia twice in december 2019, to check a clicking noise when turning both left and right, more consistently when turning right. I'm not sure but I have an inkling that this noise may be related to a problem with the steering column, cv joints or the axle. When I picked up my car the 1st time, as I made a right turn, I heard the same clicking noise. I called service and let them know that I still heard the noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #11317399, filed 2020-03, 33,950 miles“First occurred at 134 miles on my 2015 Kia SOUL...bouncy vibrating shaky ride could be felt under my feet like something bumping the bottom of the car and in the steering wheel like someone was tapping on it continuously. Passengers front and rear can feel the vibrating shake. Has been returned to dealer five times with this problem and has not yet been repaired. It is so bad it's uncomfortable to ride in and drive. Two service techs have told me they feel it but don't know what it is. …”
NHTSA complaint #10786212, filed 2015-10, 134 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the braking system was erroneously activated, causing the brakes to engage without the brake pedal being depressed. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would drift to the right. The contact stated that there was also an abnormal odor of fuel present inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and referred the contact to the local dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11504663, filed 2023-01, 32,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 0% |
| 2013 | 9 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2015 Kia Soul
631 complaintsOther or unknown
108 complaintsFuel system
79 complaintsElectrical system
75 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Kia Soul
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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