This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Kia Soul Ev.
105 MPGe combined
Small Station Wagons
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
The 2015 Kia Soul EV has 4 recalls, the most serious being a high-voltage battery defect that can cause an internal short circuit while driving and start a fire, and a transmission issue that can allow the vehicle to roll while parked.
The battery issue stems from a fault inside the battery pack itself: a short circuit can develop while the vehicle is in motion, creating a fire risk. Note that vehicles that already received a software update under a prior repair campaign may not require the full remedy for this defect, but owners should confirm their specific vehicle's status.
The transmission concern affects how the park mechanism holds the vehicle. If the driver shifts into Park before the car has fully stopped, the transmission can sustain damage that prevents it from actually locking the wheels in place. That means a vehicle left in Park without the parking brake engaged can roll freely, posing a risk to anyone nearby. Two separate filings cover this same defect, and vehicles repaired under an earlier campaign may already be addressed, though again, owners should verify by VIN.
At a glance
What can fail
A high-voltage battery internal fault could cause the battery to short circuit while driving.
What the fix does
Dealership will update the battery management system software and replace the high-voltage battery if needed.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission can be damaged if you shift to Park before the vehicle stops. This may cause the vehicle to move when in Park and the parking brake isn't applied.
What the fix does
Kia will mail you instructions to visit a dealership for an electronic control unit software update.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A high-voltage battery internal problem may cause the battery to short circuit while driving.
What the fix does
Kia will update your vehicle's battery management system software at a dealership.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission can be damaged if you shift to Park while the vehicle is still moving. This can cause the vehicle to roll even when parked if the parking brake isn't engaged.
What the fix does
Dealers will update your Electronic Parking Brake software. After the update, the parking brake automatically activates when you turn off the power button with the shift lever in Park.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
