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2016 Kia Soul Lights Problems

13 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data

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Feb 2025Dec 2023
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (13)

criticalEXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Sep 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the headlights would intermittently fail to illuminate without warning. The contact made repeated attempts to adjust her headlights to no avail.

NHTSA #: 11431628
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, while making a right turn, the right turn signal blinked extremely fast. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the left turn signal blinked normally.

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NHTSA #: 11717902
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Dec 2023

I am experiencing the same headlight problem as has been reported for 2014-15 Kia Souls. Mine is a 2016 Kia Soul. The headlights go out intermittently when turning a corner or when signalling for a turn.

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NHTSA #: 11562546
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2023

My engine is burning oil on the pistons and does not retain oil. I am having to top the engine oil off every 10-14 days. I went in to repair the catalytic converter, but I was told by the dealership that if I repair the converter, because I have a bad engine, it would be useless.

NHTSA #: 11561327
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jul 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front headlights failed to remain illuminated. The headlights independently regained normal function after a while.

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NHTSA #: 11426765
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jul 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WITH HEADLIGHTS FLASHING INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE TEMPORARILY OPERATED AS DESIGNED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE RESIDENCE WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS FLASHING. KIA OF BOWIE LOCATED AT 16620 GOVERNOR BRIDGE RD, BOWIE, MD 20716, (301)-820-7500 WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN TO BE DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, A LOANER VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,770.

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NHTSA #: 11341822
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jun 2020

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. *TR

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NHTSA #: 11328063
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Oct 2019

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.

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NHTSA #: 11271214
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Sep 2018

My headlights flicker when I'm driving. Sometimes they shut completely off and don't come back on for several seconds. I notice the problem not when I use my indicators.

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NHTSA #: 11130522
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Feb 2025

I leave for work early in the morning and several times the lights would start blinking and go out. The lights would come back on after blinking again. There were no warning signs and it makes me scared to drive the car.

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NHTSA #: 11642047
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Aug 2024

For the 4th time in a year, my headlights automatically turned on while vehicle was parked. I have the headlights set to turn on/off when vehicle is started or shut off. I do not have a DLR options to set the lights to.

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NHTSA #: 11607666
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Dec 2021

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.

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NHTSA #: 11442750
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Sep 2021

Low-beams will not turn on in any position, while the high-beams continue to function. I was able to use the high-beams to get me home but not having access to low-beams is dangerous.

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NHTSA #: 11431480

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