Seven problems related to engine rattling and whining sounds have been reported for the 2015 Kia Motor Soul. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Kia Motor Soul based on all problems reported for the 2015 Soul.
My vehicle keeps running out of oil and there's a knocking/rattling noise. The noise can be heard while driving. I take it to the car shop and there's no oil in the car.
At 88k miles car begins to drive sluggish causing a acceleration issue. You can also hear a whistling sound from the engine with a faint knocking sound. Took the vehicle in for inspection and it was said to be the catalytic converter and or transmission. Both were changed and vehicle is still driving sluggish.
Iin August while driving, my oil light flashed briefly and then went out. When I pulled into my driveway I checked my oil and there was barely any oil in the car. Based on my millage I was not yet do for an oil change and had not seen any indication that I was leaking oil ( not spots in driveway) I added oil and took the car to the dealership who did an oil change and began oil consumption tests. Engine is making a knocking noise constantly and rattling noise when decelerating. Oil is not leaking on ground but car is consistently losing oil. Idles rough. I have already completed 3 oil consumption tests with kia dealer who stated that there is a known issue with the 3rd cylinder rod bearing in these engines, just waiting for my diagnostic appointment.
I brought my vehicle up to benson kia to get recalls repaired on my 2015 kia Soul. There were issues with the catalytic converter due to a recall and I was informed by the servicing station at benson kia that the issue was resolved. There is a rattling noise that is coming from the vehicle. Before I drove my vehicle off the lot the ratting noise was still present. I asked them to look at the vehicle before I drove off the lot. The mechanic brent looked at the vehicle and told me that it is the resonator making the noise and it is from a build up of gas fumes from the exhaust. I was then informed that the resistor falls out of warranty. Prior to getting the recalls repaired I never heard the noise. The dealership is not wanting to fix the issue that was caused by them changing the catalytic converter and told me that they no longer help me as their me chi sonics have done all that they could and they refused service on my vehicle. They then proceeded to inform me to go to a different kia dealership to have them look at the vehicle. The dealership is approximately 30 minutes away from me and I am unable to get the vehicle to the shop.
Tl the contact owns a 2015 kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign numbers: 19v120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling) and 17v608000 (steering) at benson kia of spartanburg (1100 n pine st, spartanburg, SC 29303). Upon return of the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to have additional work performed. The contact was informed that the resister located underneath the catalytic converter was the cause of the rattling noise. The dealer then informed her that the resister was not covered under the recall and offered her no further assistance. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.
Vehicle burst into flames after horrible rattling noise. Driving in the city going around 25 mph.
One day I heard a rattling noise while driving. The next day, the noise turned into a very loud ticking/knocking sound. I keep my oil changed every 3000 miles so it could not be that there was not any oil in the vehicle. I had it towed to the dealership as I was afraid to drive it because I had heard that the cars were catching on fire. I inquired about this and was told there were not any open recalls on engine damage with kia Souls and a diagnostic would be performed. A few days later I was informed that the engine was gone and advised $6800 to repair. The funny thing is I have been asked repeatedly, how would the engine go out in a 4 year old car? I was also advised that there was no warranty remaining on the car from the manufacturer as I was the second owner of the vehicle and the warranty ended at 60,000 miles. Ironically, my engine failed at 68,729. Now, I'm stuck with a car that doesn't run and owe almost $10000 on it. I am beyond heated with anger. I can't trade it due to the negative equity and it costs more to repair it than what the car is actually valued at.