Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Kia Soul has 9 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
9
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | My 2017 KIA Soul failed while going 70 on the highway, almost completely lost power. Pull over to th... |
| Jun 27, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | On [XXX], I was driving home from Tampa bay International Airport and noticed that I get less accele... |
| Jan 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | Engine failure fluid leek and wire burning smells engine burst into flames from the under carriage o... |
| Jul 20, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2019 Kia Soul with 63900 miles fan control switch overheating causing harness to turn black. Failure... |
| Jun 12, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was not driven for 3–4 days an... |
| Jul 8, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | This happened July 8th, 2022. I was 2 hours away from home. I was driving on the highway and the ve... |
| Jun 17, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The dash had a electrical burn smell then smoke started coming out. There were children in the car. ... |
| May 28, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There was no warning! Kia does not inform their customers that there is no security system on the ca... |
| May 12, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS | Seat belts do not lock in place when braking, but randomly lock in place while cruising. Severe ele... |