Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Kia Soul has 10 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | The entire car is dead from the engine to the key function completely dead. The car broke down 3 tim... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Auto Start Stop Issue - Vehicle will stall and not start when waiting at a red light after you let g... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | When the car was originally going out, the check engine light came on and the engine was making a fu... |
| Feb 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Less than 24 hours after being purchased as a Kia factory certified pre-owned vehicle my daughter wa... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | We were going south on [XXX] about 25 mph intending to make a left turn onto [XXX] My wife said “sl... |
| Oct 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2021 Kia Soul was an attempted theft. The vehicle was locked and the would-be thieves gained acce... |
| Oct 23, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Horn fails to operate. 2nd time for this car. 1st time was repaired by dealer as warranty. Now fai... |
| Sep 21, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | When exiting the highway, I pushed on brake to slow down and car accelerated at fast speed and had t... |
| Oct 29, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER, LOST WIPERS AND H... |
| Feb 1, 2001 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Vehicle idles low and stalls. This has happened very often while at stop lights and in turning lanes... |