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2014 Kia Soul vs 2015 Kia Soul

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.

2014 Kia Soul

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
1,213
rank #277 of 4,194
Recalls
5
campaigns on record
Top component
Engine
544 complaints (45%)
Reported harm
52 crashes / 40 injuries
3 deaths; 108 fires

2015 Kia Soul

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
1,210
rank #278 of 4,194
Recalls
4
campaigns on record
Top component
Engine
620 complaints (51%)
Reported harm
59 crashes / 59 injuries
2 deaths; 112 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

3

2015 Kia Soul has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

1

2015 Kia Soul vs 2014 Kia Soul

Top component overlap

Same family

Engine vs Engine

2014 Kia Soul problem mix

  • ENGINE 544
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING 124
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 93
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 81
  • POWER TRAIN 56

2015 Kia Soul problem mix

  • ENGINE 620
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 105
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 76
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 73
  • POWER TRAIN 60

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2014 Kia Soul or 2015 Kia Soul?

2015 Kia Soul has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,210 vs 1,213). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2015 Kia Soul is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).