2015 Kia Soul problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2015 Kia Soul get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2015 Kia Soul at about 26 mpg combined (24 city / 30 highway).

Q: How much is a 2015 Kia Soul worth?

Comparable 2015 Kia Soul listings run roughly $8,995–$14,700, typically around $12,893 (from 178 vehicles).

2015 Kia Soul at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints901

Overall safety5 / 5 ★

Combined26 mpg

Typical price$12,893

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2015 Kia Soul recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2015 Kia Soul.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2015 Kia Soul common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 901 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Engine And Engine Cooling

Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

2015 Kia Soul safety ratings

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2015 Kia Soul SUV FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2015 Kia Soul MPG & running costs

Combined26 mpg

City24 mpg

Highway30 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,350

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2015 Kia Soul worth?

Low

$8,995

Typical price

$12,893

High

$14,700

From 178 comparable 2015 Kia Soul listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Kia Soul costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,750

Depreciation (5 yrs)$5,350

Total$17,100

Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($12,893) with the same model 5 model-years older ($7,556), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.