2015 Kia Soul: jerking or lurching

Filed Jan 23, 2025 · Engine · 92,881 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle was bucking and lurching forward. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recently occurred while driving and the vehicle was lurching while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The mechanic referred the contact to a dealer after relating the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V120000 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact searched the VIN online and found that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,881.

Filed Mar 11, 2024 · Brakes, Engine · IN

Car just started jerking and turning off while driving showing the engine light and oil light

Filed Feb 1, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · NC

I have a check engine light on vehicle. Have started to notice drag and acceleration problems, loss of fuel mileage since check engine light appeared. Had code diagnosed and got a failed catalytic converter code. Also a previous Mass Air Flow code. There are recall notices based on this issue. My VIN is not populating that this is an issue however in a search. There are multiple complaints for this code. My fuel consumption has gone from 32 to 26 on highway and jerky acceleration, and hood is very warm to touch after turning off engine.

Filed Oct 13, 2022 · Acceleration, Engine · TN

My car just shut down out of the blue. There was no warning of any sort as far as anything showing that needed repair with my vehicle. It just started jerking one day. I took it to the Kia dealership and they confirmed that it was due to the recall part but will not fix the part.

Filed Jul 27, 2021 · FL

My stability control light came on, the car started jerking, then shut off completely at the redlight when I stopped, I restarted it and the light went off, car ran fine, but it happened again and again, took to the shop they told me trans was fine, no codes on the diagnostic but it is still happening, the mechanic told me I need wheel bearings replaced I paid for that, now the light is still coming on and the car doesnt start unless you turn it off and turn it on again.

Filed May 28, 2021 · Engine · 160,000 miles · AL · fire

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate. An unknown dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the engine failed due to the catalytic converter and a burnt valve inside of the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the previous vehicle owner had received a recall notification on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 160,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Mar 7, 2021 · Engine · 1,269 miles · FL

I've been having trouble with burning oil, significant oil lose in a short time, have already done the oil consumption test, I already had the ksds software update, the car started jerking around and slowed down, lost power, it was finally determined they would replace the engine, before the recall actually started. They put another band aide on the problem and instead of replacing the entire engine, they only replaced the block. I was on a trip and the new fix started to heat up, I could smell burning oil, I pulled over and checked the oil and it was 1 quart low in about 378 miles. I have noticed over the last 1 1/2 years that it gets extremely hot on road trips and looses oil fast. I put oil in because I was so far from home and did not want to be stuck in tennessee. I've been going through this crap for almost 2 years. Now they are saying I have to do the oil consumption test all over again, 4 times! I am worried, frightened and paranoid driving this car knowing it could catch on fire at any moment. I filed complaint back in sept. Or oct. And kia is still fighting on doing the right thing and putting my life in danger every day. It made no sense to me that they would only replace the block when they clearly state in the recall letter that they do not know what is causing the problem. They have not identified the defect but they decide to put my life in danger by just replacing the engine block. I am furious and now they won't fix it without 6 more months of me driving the car and being freaked out. My job is business to business sales so I am in my car all day. Please help me! This is terrifying for me. I am older and have bad knees and constantly worried about being caught in the car in a fire and burning to death! Help me please! I'm about to have a nervous breakdown. My recall # is 20v750, my first complaint was 19v120. Please help!!

Filed Jan 14, 2021 · Engine · 137,000 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia soul. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, when the vehicle began to jerk forcibly. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed independent mechanic and was informed the engine was needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

Filed Dec 10, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 85,000 miles · VA

Driving on a city street and car engine light began to flash rapidly then my car started jerking and hesitating when coming to a stop

Filed Oct 15, 2020 · 30,000 miles · MS

When using cruise control, car will randomly speed up or slow down and get very loud and also jerk forward. It will also occasionally jerk forward or backwards while driving normally.

Filed Sep 16, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · CA

Engine abruptly failed on freeway and is no longer operating. I was operating the vehicle at approximately 60 MPH as I exited the freeway. Immediately the engine began making knocking noises and jerked. I pulled over and the vehicle had to be towed from directly off the freeway. This was a well maintained and operated vehicle with service records to prove it.

Filed Sep 12, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 110,324 miles · FL

Car while be delayed in shifting gears and then all the sudden accelerate too fast and jerks the car, oil keeps running really low after putting oil in but no visible leaks. Engine light continues to come on reading code is p0420 stating problems with catalytic converter. Recalls are in place for this year make and model for catalytic converter but my VIN number isn't showing up even though I'm having the exact problems as described in recall!!*dt