Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Kia Soul has 20 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
20
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Second engine installed in the car ceases to fire. Condition does not change with new sensors for ca... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally submit a complaint regarding the handling of my veh... |
| Jun 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Complaint Regarding Mechanical Failure and $315 Service Charge on Recent Vehicle Purchase I’m writi... |
| May 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Someone broke my window, and entered my car. Then proceeded to tear apart the entire area of the car... |
| Apr 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Hi, my name is [XXX] . I was driving my car two Thursdays ago. When all of a sudden my engine light ... |
| Oct 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Upon releasing the break, all warning lights appear (like when initially starting the vehicle). The... |
| Oct 7, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While driving vehicle; stalling, sputtering, failure to shift gears, engine knocking/shaking car. Al... |
| May 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Appropriately April 2024, The engine service light came on at about 115,000 miles, followed by the 2... |
| Oct 13, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle was stolen. . They broke out window. The problem of kia’s being stolen has increased to ... |
| Aug 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | I purchased this car (Used) on 8/1/2023 and on 8/7/23 I called Kia and stated that the car started s... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | ON 8/18/22 I HAD 5 RECALLS DONE ONE BEING SC209 THE PISTIONOIL RING, THAT WAS CAUSING IT TO STALL OU... |
| Apr 19, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Car subject to theft SEE NHSTA press release Feb. 14, 2003 The press release announced a fix had al... |
| Feb 10, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The car has rebooted (like a computer) three times in the last month as I am driving the car. Not in... |
| Nov 30, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The vehicle stalls and turns off while stopped. The vehicle turns off quickly with all dash light se... |
| Jul 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE | Our vehicle experienced every dash light on the board coming on intermittently. At time, we could n... |
| Sep 15, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehic... |
| Jun 1, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Recently I noticed when I stop and the stop-start system feature and the Blind-spot sensors are turn... |
| Feb 1, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Soul. The contact stated while reversing the vehicle and depressing the ... |
| Jan 3, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | MY AUTO START IS DEFECTIVE. IT COMES ON WHEN IT WANTS TO AND IT TURNS OFF WHEN IT WANTS TO. THE MA... |
| Nov 13, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY CAR WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW OFF THE LOT WITH 28 MILES ON IT. I NOW HAVE APPROXIMATELY 15614 MILES... |