2016 Kia Soul Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 2%of 818 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,415miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2016 Kia Soul, 2% of the 818 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,415 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I keep having a reassuring issue with my headlights multiple times I have taken the vehicle to the dealer paying to get the issue fixed. Spending countless dollars on this issue for the problem to continue. The Kia dealers keep changing parts out and nothing has helped. Is it a way that this issue can get check by someone please.”
NHTSA complaint #11351890, filed 2020-08, 50 miles“My blinker lights and brake and headlights always need to be replaced .and my right side blinker will not work properly no matter how many times I change it. This is a ongoing issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11271214, filed 2019-10, 48,750 miles“When using blinker while in motion with the lights on, the lights mess up. Sometimes the brights will flash, sometimes all vehicle lights will cut off, sometimes all vehicle lights will flash along with blinker. This started after about 6 months of owning the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11328063, filed 2020-06, 5,000 miles“The headlights will turn off and on randomly without warning. My driving panel shows no indicator or warning lights. This is an ongoing and extremely dangerous issue. I’m told it will be very expensive to diagnose and repair due to the need to remove the entire steering section to access the headlight control wand.”
NHTSA complaint #11543111, filed 2023-09“Right turn signal always flickers during use. I change the turn signal bulb monthly but it never last more than a few days working if not at all. I have confirmed there is nothing wrong with the bulbs as I have checked the bulb with the left side.”
NHTSA complaint #11442750, filed 2021-12Related service bulletins
- 10201529Sep 13, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…
- 10170778Jan 21, 2020TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on…
- 10116102Jun 22, 2017PITSTOP: HEADLIGHTS FLICKER/INTERMITTENTLY OPERATE OR REMAIN ON INDEFINITELY - If a customer has a concern regarding intermittent flickering, inoperative headlights, or that the…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 33% |
| 2024 | 2 | 6% |
| 2023 | 4 | 7% |
| 2021 | 6 | 3% |
| 2020 | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 18 | 2% |
| 2015 | 36 | 4% |
| 2014 | 130 | 14% |
| 2013 | 10 | 2% |
| 2012 | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 | 13 | 7% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Kia Soul
563 complaintsOther or unknown
127 complaintsEngine cooling
106 complaintsFuel system
84 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
62 complaintsElectrical system
56 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsSuspension
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Kia Soul
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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