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2014 Kia Soul Electrical system Problems

Complaints
98about this part
Share
11%of 903 total for the year
Median mileage
69,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 98 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Kia Soul, 11% of the 903 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 16 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving down the highway the car turned off. I was going around 70 MPH and noticed when the lights on the dash and radio went out. I had to restart the car while still driving to get it going again. This happened again about 4 days after while the car was stationary and running, again the lights went out and the car had to be started again.”

NHTSA complaint #11387102, filed 2021-01, 117,000 miles

“While driving on the highway, the dash board started turn off and on the car began to lose power. I pulled off to the side and the lights on the dash came on and the car shut down completely.within a few minutes smoke started coming from the hood of the car followed by a small fire. I got out of the car and the fire grew and completly burned the car.”

NHTSA complaint #11173144, filed 2019-01, 45,000 miles

“Driving down the highway and started stalling cutting out and loss of power it went into limp mode called our dealer they said to far away to tow take it to one closer so we took it to patterson Kia and told us it would be 5 weeks before they could put it on the computer and they didn't have a loaner so we are on a waiting list”

NHTSA complaint #11351646, filed 2020-08, 117,450 miles

“I've taken my car to the dealership a couple times and I would like to see if the car can be fixed back to the way the car original was in perfect condition besides normal wear and tear. I am capable of fixing my car if it's my fault but I would really like to have a second hand specialist assist in this matter.”

NHTSA complaint #11375771, filed 2020-11, 115,000 miles

“Whether the vehicle is stationary, in motion, on a city street or a highway, the right headlight will flicker and then go out. No matter what I've done on my end, nothing has solved the issue, racking up unnecessary costs. Once in a while the headlight will stay on longer than expected but suddenly turns off, making it very dangerous while driving on pitch black roads.”

NHTSA complaint #11196158, filed 2019-04, 70,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024929%
20231426%
20221011%
2021156%
2020287%
20191410%
2018209%
2017197%
2016567%
2015758%
20149811%
20137111%
2012387%
20113015%
20102418%

Other parts of the 2014 Kia Soul

Engine
554 complaintsExterior lighting
130 complaintsOther or unknown
86 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
58 complaintsFuel system
57 complaintsEngine cooling
55 complaintsSteering
55 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsWheels
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Kia Soul

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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