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Exterior lightingPart report

2023 Kia Soul Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
7%of 54 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2023 Kia Soul, 7% of the 54 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“Last night was the first time I drove it in the dark while it was raining. The headlights absolutely SUCK!!! I’ve had daytime running lights that were brighter! I’ve had 6 volt headlights that were brighter! I probably have flashlights that are brighter! It’s seriously dangerous, in my humble opinion. There were times where the painted road stripes were worn down, no street lights, and I was literally driving blind. I was worried about driving off the road, or into oncoming traffic, as I could not see the road ahead of me. I will not drive this vehicle at night again. It's not safe. …”

NHTSA complaint #11498470, filed 2022-12

“2023 Kia soul purchased brand new. Vehicle does not display speedometer, blinkers don't work, reverse camera doesn't work, nothing displays on dash, continuous alarm sound while vehicle is on. Having no indication of speed traveling or ability to signal turns is a safety concern. failure at approximately 1 year after purchase. Has been in the dealership for repair multiple times without success. Currently been at the dealership for 10 months with no offer of a loaner vehicle and refusal to buy back vehicle or replace vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11759038, filed 2026-08

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025433%
202426%
202347%
202163%
202062%
201954%
201842%
201710%
2016182%
2015364%
201413014%
2013102%
2012102%
2011137%
201032%

Other parts of the 2023 Kia Soul

Electrical system
14 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Lane departure
7 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology