2015 Kia Soul Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 891 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Kia Soul overview page.
What owners report
“HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE (PLASTIC) RUPTURED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. LUCKILY PULLED OVER AND PASSER-BY STOPPED WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER. COST OF REPAIR IN…”NHTSA complaint 11195838 — filed 04/12/2019
“TAKALA RECALL WHEN I PUSH ON GAS PEDAL IT TAKES 3-10 SECONDS TO KICK IN ACTS LIKE ITS NOT GETTING ANY GAS LET UP ON…”NHTSA complaint 11192806 — filed 03/31/2019
“A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE CAR SAID WE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE AND WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM KIA HAD CHECK IT OUT…”NHTSA complaint 11186405 — filed 03/13/2019
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Kia Soul have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Kia Soul: 76 of 891 complaints on file (8.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2015 Kia Soul have in total?
891 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 34 involved a crash, 81 involved a fire, 32 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
