2015 Kia Soul structure problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2015 Kia Soul — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“White paint is peeling off roof and back hatch. Had been washing car at automatic car wash and noticed edges were all chipping. Stopped wash in car as afraid it would get worse. Just hand washed the roof and now the whole roof is peeling chipping. This has been occurring for over a year. When I…”
filed Apr 3, 2026
“As I was driving home on the highway, my car began making a noise I never heard before. I looked out of my rear view and began to see smoke coming from my car. As I was trying to get off the highway, my car began to lose control. I couldn’t get completely off the highway so I pulled into a small…”
filed Dec 2, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION: CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of…
CS2311_TSB_R4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 9, 2026CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: POSTCARD OWNER RENOTIFICATION (CS2311) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. Kia has developed a new zinc-reinforced…
CS2311_OWNR_PC201 · Other · issued Dec 19, 2025
Structure problems in other Soul years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Soul | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Soul | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 Soul | 10 | 3% |
| 2019 Soul | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 Soul | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 Soul | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 Soul | 18 | 2% |
| 2014 Soul | 11 | 1% |
| 2013 Soul | 15 | 2% |
| 2012 Soul | 18 | 4% |
| 2011 Soul | 12 | 6% |
| 2010 Soul | 21 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Kia Soul
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.