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2015 Kia Soul
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2015 Kia Soul SUV FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 | 335 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 | 338 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 | 344 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric vehicles manufactured July 21, 2013, to January 8, 2015. A section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
1,227 complaints filed by owners for this model year (59 involving a crash, 115 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2015 Kia Soul?
EPA figures for the 2015 Kia Soul reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2015 Kia Soul?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Kia Soul. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2015 Kia Soul?
Owners have filed 1,227 complaints with NHTSA for the 2015 Kia Soul, most often about: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Fuel/propulsion System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2015 Kia Soul?
NHTSA gave the 2015 Kia Soul (2015 Kia Soul SUV FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.