2015 Kia Soul: recalls and problems

Seat Belts2026-09-19

Seatbelt on front passenger side locked up and continued to tighten until passenger had to release. then seatbelt never returned to function. it locked up completely.

Engine Fire2026-09-02

The contact owned a 2015 kia soul. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, there was smoke coming from the exhaust, with an abnormally loud popping sound coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, and the contact exited the vehicle and became aware that there was a line of fire on the main road leading to the bottom of the vehicle. the contact stated that a week

Unknown Or Other,Engine2026-08-04

Dealer refusing to honor open recall remedy for sc200 / nhtsa 20v750000 on 2015 kia soul vin [xxx], approx 100k miles. recall shows "no unrepaired recall found" on nhtsa vin lookup, but ksds update and engine bearing test were never performed. kia of cheyenne states: 1) must pay for recall because update not done, 2) must pay for unrelated repairs first, 3) must provide all oil receipts, 4) will not perform free reme

Engine2026-08-02

Please see attached documents. i have also put them in the us mail. one to kia: kia customer care center, kia motors america, inc., p.o. box 52410, irvine, ca, 92619-2410 and one to the national highway traffic safety administration: 1200 new jersey avenue, s.e., washing, dc 20590.