2015 Kia Soul transmission problems
The 2015 Kia Soul has 60 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
60
Transmission complaints
5%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA SOUL. WHILE DRIVING 35-45 MPH, THE MANUAL CLUTCH SLIPPED AND LOST FUNCTIONALITY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL ODOR PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PITRE KIA (9640 EAGLE RANCH ROAD, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114, [PHONE]) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2015 Kia Soul have?
NHTSA has 60 complaints about the 2015 Kia Soul transmission — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.