2015 Kia Soul: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Feb 6, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · 138,489 miles · LA

Vehicle began shuddering violently, with the check engine light alternating between blinking and staying lit. The oil light randomly lighting up for literally a fraction of a second despite oil levels in acceptable range. Excessive yet random consumption of oil. Severe loss of horsepower, especially upon acceleration from a dead stop. No/low compression on two cylinders. Catalytic converter needs replacing for 2nd time in 365 days. Safety Recalls not showing in system (VIN lookup), yet recently presented by dealership. Safety Recalls P12002B ECU Update KSDS 2.0L GDI, SA206 PS/EV Rear Center Seatbelt Cover, SC125 Pinion Plug Inspection Repair, & SC155 STR Gear Pinion Plug Group B. Some recalls not informed of in a timely manner. Kia Dealership & local muffler shop are the only ones to look at car. Kia Dealership stated didn't know what was wrong with Kia vehicle after a week of diagnostic testing, said to drive it elsewhere to have plugs, wires, packs & catalytic converter replaced, then return for further troubleshooting. Dealership continuing to "find" different reasons why vehicle isn't covered under extended warranty to replace engine. All issues confirmed by dealership & muffler shop, all warning lights remain on, driving vehicle as-is is a danger to self & other drivers due to engine stalling/random loss of power whilst turning, accelerating, etc. Safety Recalls not being presented in a timely manner could result in accidents and/or deaths.

Filed Mar 1, 2021 · Engine · 138,844 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia soul. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle shuddered making it difficult to drive. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle home and then had the vehicle towed to gerry wood chrysler dodge jeep ram (525 jake alexander blvd s, salisbury, nc 28147) where it was diagnosed that the ignition coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The contact stated that the spark plugs and engine coils were replaced in october of 2020 prior to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,844.

Filed Jun 25, 2020 · Engine · 77,830 miles · NC

I was driving at approximately 55 MPH on a local highway and the car shuttered. Immediately after the shudder there was a loud knocking noise coming from the engine. I called renaldo kia in shelby nc and was able to drive the car there. About two miles from the dealership the check engine light came on and was alerted by the internal system that there was an abnormal fault in the engine. The car had less than 78k miles. The service center rep said that 2015 kia's were constantly in her shop and there was in fact 2 in front of mine for the exact same issue. I was told that both of these cars had mileage exceeding 100k miles but that this was not a unique issue for this make and year. My car's engine is currently being torn apart and I do not know exactly what the failure mode was but was advised by the service department its most likely going to result in a replaced engine.

Filed Apr 17, 2020 · Engine · 115,000 miles · NY

Driving long distance my car lost power would not accelerate shuddered car is smoking losing oil

Filed Oct 27, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 134 miles · MS

First occurred at 134 miles on my 2015 kia soul...bouncy vibrating shaky ride could be felt under my feet like something bumping the bottom of the car and in the steering wheel like someone was tapping on it continuously. Passengers front and rear can feel the vibrating shake. Has been returned to dealer five times with this problem and has not yet been repaired. It is so bad it's uncomfortable to ride in and drive. Two service techs have told me they feel it but don't know what it is. Local dealer refused service after the fourth time saying they would not try to "fix" it again so kia corporation sent to another dealership. The second dealership feels it but they don't know what it is either. A field tech is being sent with a new machine to determine the problem. New tires and wheels have been put on the vehicle...they made a difference but it still has the vibrating shaky feeling. Twice, when gas pedal is pressed, the car would not move...service techs don't know why. The car shudders many times when sitting at a red light or stop sign or parking lot...it will be running smoothly, then suddenly begin the shudder and shake. After a few minutes, it runs smoothly again. And no, it is not the AC compressor kicking in...the vibrating shaky ride occurs on all types of pavement and road surfaces. When turning the steering wheel to go around a curve, the wheel shakes as if the axles are bad. It has been doing this since purchased june 24, 2015, new, and now has 4,000 miles on it and is still doing its vibrating shaky thing. Anybody else have these problems? This is the third 2015 kia soul we have owned! The other two are great! No problems...totally different from this one.