Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 Kia Soul has 66 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
66
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | When using the blinker, the headlights turn off completely or temporarily. I’ve seen this as a norma... |
| Mar 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The concern, is that Kia recently (2023) recalled the BMS (and potentially the HV Battery) for vehic... |
| Mar 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | My headlights turn off when I use my blinkers. They also flicker sometimes. |
| Feb 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | When I signal a lane change, the lights flicker or turn off completely. Happens often. |
| Dec 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Headlamp Multi-Function Switch Service Campaign Hazwewdiouse may cause colition or vision impairment... |
| Nov 2, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I was driving about 50mph when my car suddenly stopped accelerating. I rolled down the hill a little... |
| Jun 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Car burning oil every 1,000 miles or less causing catalytic converter to over heat, which could caus... |
| Apr 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | On April 11,2024, I attempted to drive my Soul EV out of the parking lot of my place of employment g... |
| Mar 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Car stalling on highway and blowing smoke out of the exhaust. No warning lamps or messages. Mechanic... |
| Oct 16, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The engine warning light and catalytic converter malfunction. The car is not currently available fo... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul EV. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campa... |
| Aug 2, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V218... |
| Jun 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while parked, the entire instrument panel ... |
| Jun 12, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | This would be the third time of car breaking down without any warning. When there is a problem with ... |
| May 26, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V218... |
| Mar 29, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Kia issued recall 23V218 in relation to the High Voltage Battery being able to short curcut and catc... |
| Mar 27, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My car is susceptible to theft due to the fact, Kia did not place immobilizer unit in my 2015 Kia so... |
| Mar 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, an abnormal, r... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I have a check engine light on vehicle. Have started to notice drag and acceleration problems, loss ... |
| Dec 14, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY KIA SOUL melted down 3 replaced ignitioon coils they melted and were smoking. dealer wont cover ... |