2015 Kia Soul Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 32 brake complaints for the 2015 Kia Soul, 4% of its 898 total complaints for the year. Nine complaints involved crashes and two involved fires, with a median failure mileage of 36,000 miles. No brake-related recall is on file for this model year.
- Brakes complaints
- 32
- 4% of 898
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 36,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal fails to build pressure and does not slow the car despite repeated pumping, sometimes ending in a collision.
- Drivers report the pedal feels soft or sinks toward the floor with excessive travel before any braking effect occurs.
- Some owners describe sudden acceleration or a stuck throttle in parking lots where the brakes could not overcome engine power.
- Loss of braking has occurred alongside other system failures, including steering or shifter problems tied to a separate steering recall.
- In at least one case, white smoke and engine ticking preceded a loss of brake assist while driving at highway speed.
When 2015 Kia Soul brake complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 22, 2015, latest Feb 12, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Kia Soul
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Soul model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2015 Kia Soul have?
- NHTSA lists 32 brake complaints for the 2015 Kia Soul, which is 4% of the 898 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Kia Soul?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for brakes on the 2015 Kia Soul.
- At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up on the 2015 Kia Soul?
- The median mileage at failure among the reported brake complaints is 36,000 miles.
- Have the 2015 Kia Soul's brake issues led to crashes or injuries?
- Yes, NHTSA records 9 crashes, 2 fires, and 6 injuries among the brake complaints for this model year.
- How does the 2015 Kia Soul compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2015 Soul's brake complaints make up 4% of its total complaints, the same share as 2014 and 2016, but lower than years like 2011 (27%) and 2013 (15%).