2015 Kia Soul fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Dec 25, 2025NYEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Code P1326 Popped up - my mechanic replaced the P1326 Knock Sensor for the Kia. Code P1326 Popped up 2nd time - replaced sensor again. Code P1326 popped up and now there is some knocking. Check engine light flashing - then went off for a while after part was replaced, and then back on again, and off again and back on. There are many Kias listed for RECALL with this code, same year and model. Yet mine is not under RECALL. It says to reach out and ask for an ECU update and…

   NHTSA complaint #11707050 · source
2. Filed Sep 29, 2025FLEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   P0420 code indicated during emissions test. Vehicle shut off after stopping and acceleration after stopping. Hesitates when trying to restart Vehicle. Contact kia manufacturer about engine and P0420 code, however no help was given.

   NHTSA complaint #11690245 · source
3. Filed Aug 18, 2025OKEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   While my 80 yr old dad and 18 yr old daughter were driving on the highway to get to my uncle’s funeral. My dad had his cruise on, when he and my daughter started noticing a strange sound almost a knocking sound. But the next hill when the car went to go up the incline it kept reducing in speed. My dad took the cruise off and at that point had no power to keep traveling. So August 2nd the car threw a rod. My dad had a warranty plus an extended warranty with the company GWC.…

   NHTSA complaint #11681264 · source
4. Filed Mar 31, 2025PAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   High temperatures catalytic converter code went on the car was stalling on the highway as soon as I hit 60 MPH as I was getting on the car will not accelerate like if the engine was going to come out which also caused my car to overheat which was smelling like burnt oil called the dealer regarding this issue and compared to the recalls on the other KIA which is exactly what's happening to my car.

   NHTSA complaint #11651676 · source
5. Filed Mar 21, 2025MOEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   car keeps dying as going down the road.almost completely dies then kicks back in.have had it in several times always says something differant.has around 78000 miles.bought it new in 2015 have had it several times for same issue.have almost gotten in wrecks due to it dying out of the blue!!!

   NHTSA complaint #11649671 · source
6. Filed Jan 6, 2025GAFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering

   I was driving my 2015 Kia Soul along a 4 lane highway when the Check Engine light came on and begun to flash. The Kia began to lose about 5 mph off and then return to the previous rate of speed a few minutes later. Then it would repeat the cycle. As the vehicle lost the engine power, the steering also became very tight as if the power steering was also malfunctioning. I could also hear a slight tapping sound, as the driver side window was open just a few inches. Since I had…

   NHTSA complaint #11634251 · source
7. Filed Oct 25, 2024CAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   purchased vehicle on 10/12/2024 was driving it home the car started knocking, and loosing acceleration on freeway. the car was smelling of very volatile gas fumes. i put some gas in car for the trip home . drove about 15-18 miles had to pullover into the v shape of the merging section of a on ramp,. could not make it to the emergency lane on the freeway. used family members road side assistance to get car home, took it to the kia dealer (car pros moreno valley) towed to them…

   NHTSA complaint #11622036 · source
8. Filed Oct 21, 2024COEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Earlier last year, we had suddenly had an issue with the Kia Soul. We received a check engine light and noticed a loud clicking noise as the vehicle began accelerating and noticed the vehicle had difficulty accelrating. We left the vehicle parked and then attempted to change the battery and oil to see if either were a contributing factor. When we noticed no improvement upon turning on the car, we took the vehicle to a licensed dealership: Arapahoe Kia to check the vehicle to…

   NHTSA complaint #11621146 · source
9. Filed Sep 3, 2024COEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   I own a 2015 Kia Soul affected by recall SC200, which addresses engine compartment fires due to oil/fuel leaks and potential engine damage. My vehicle experienced engine halts at high speeds, and Peak Kia in Littleton, CO, discovered a leaking valve cover gasket and PCV valve. Despite these issues being relevant to the recall, Kia and the dealership refuse comprehensive testing or repairs under the recall. The dealership initially suggested engine replacement but later…

   NHTSA complaint #11612296 · source
10. Filed Jun 20, 2024FLEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    It started in September 2022 when my Kia soul started spuddering and slowing down quickly while driving on the interstate. Drove it on limp to the closest mechanic shop. They recommended a complete engine replacement, which would cost more than the vehicle was worth. Had it towed to a Kia dealership for their diagnosis. They came back and said it was a clogged catalytic converter. Replacing it fixed the car. Now to June 2024 and car slowed down drastically while on the…

    NHTSA complaint #11595557 · source
11. Filed Jun 4, 2024WAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Vehicle recalled by Kia for potential for short and resultant fire from battery pack. Recall performed, traction battery found to be defective. Vehicle taken and held by Kia for six months while awaiting back-ordered replacement traction pack. Advised by Kia staff no timeline for pack due to shortage of parts. After 6 months vehicle returned with 'software update' because battery is unavailable and remains backordered.

    NHTSA complaint #11592461 · source
12. Filed Apr 23, 2024FLFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

    My catalytic converter failed just under 4 years after getting the SC176 recall done in July 2020. I believe it's possible there was a step missed in the replacement of my catalytic converter related to the recall, specifically the Catalytic Overheating Protection Engine Control Unit logic that may have caused the converter to fail. I do not detect that on the attached receipt from the repair that was done for the recall. Although there were no safety issues that happened,…

    NHTSA complaint #11584651 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology