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2017 Kia Soul Electrical Problems

17 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data

17
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
Jan 2026Nov 2022
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (17)

criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
FireFiled: Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. While the contact was asleep, they were awoken by an abnormal burning smell. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the rear end of the vehicle had caught fire.

NHTSA #: 11610986
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2021

My kia was driving normally until I stopped at a red light at a busy intersection. When the light turned green, without warning, the oil and battery light simultaneously came on and the car stalled. I eventually was able to get the car to move; however the car would not accelerate and a horrible knocking noise was coming from the driver's side.

NHTSA #: 11408011
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Aug 2019

The front door on the drivers side doesn't latch or lock completely when the door is closed/shut from inside. Many times when exiting the vehicle from the drivers seat I discover the door hadn't been latched at all because I can open the door without using the door handle, it will open with a slight push from my arm.

NHTSA #: 11244074
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2019

While car was in motion backing in my driveway, I was able to pull drivers handle while lock engaged and door opened while vehicle was still moving. Although I planned on opening the door as car came to a rest I was surprised how easy it was to open while car is moving, and door had done so prematurely then I expected.

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NHTSA #: 11181605
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2024

I am reporting the problem with the starters used in the Kia Soul. My starter went out with no warning. My vehicle had less than 25,000 mi.

NHTSA #: 11574603
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Jun 2022

I was in the right lane, of two lanes, proceeding north. I had waited at a red light, the second car back from the cross street. The light turned green and I was slowly proceeding, maybe going about 15-20 MPH.

NHTSA #: 11468560
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,STEERING
Filed: Apr 2022

Despite 22V031000 being repaired, the car randomly displays the following warnings, tire pressure, traction control, ABS brake failure, check engine, power steering. The speedometer and tachometer cease to function at this point and power steering assistance becomes disabled.

NHTSA #: 11460161
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2026

I’ve had to get three oil changes in just five months of owning my vehicle. Honda of Brandon sold it to me with a clean Car-Fax report, but I’m now facing a possible manifold and catalytic converter replacement costing $4,200. When the service department called the warranty company, they claimed it was a catalytic converter issue, but it turned out to be an O-2 sensor, which would cost about $460.

NHTSA #: 11712473
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2023

My kia has been having a issue with the check engine light on blinking after driving it over 30 miles... The car then slows down to 2rpm and I'm really concerned about this after 2other people I know are having that same problem.

NHTSA #: 11505285
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the "Blind Spot Detection" failure message was displayed, and the feature became inoperable. The cause of the failure was not yet determined.

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NHTSA #: 11494600
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Apr 2022

My air bag, ABS and Brake Lights all gave warnings at about the same time, as well as my speedometer going "haywire" on a cold start. I got a recall notice about my airbag (electrical problems) and took it in to Parkway Kia, and was told that the airbag was not part of the recall, and that it would cost $1000 to repair the lights, as several different sensors had gone out at the same time.

NHTSA #: 11462240
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia soul. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start on several occasions. The vehicle was taken twice to garden grove kia located at 13731 harbor blvd, garden grove, ca 92843, (888) 992-1833, where the mechanics were unable to duplicate the failure.

NHTSA #: 11337640
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2018

Rear camera stays on when driving forward. This has happened about 5 times over the past year, while 7000 miles were driven. I have to stop the car, go in to park, then drive, sometimes more than once, for the camera to switch off, regular display to light up.

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NHTSA #: 11115160
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2025

Am receiving a code for camshaft sensor bank 1 sensor a. Figured it could be timing but also know about TSB’s. Need to see if there are any posted for my specific 2017 Kia Soul.

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NHTSA #: 11656640
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2024

Multiple stations failed emission inspection in texas for fuel not completed and evap not completed. Tried multiple things to fix. Took it to shop that kept for days and diagnosed with logic lock with the ecm/ecu.

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NHTSA #: 11617617
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2024

Unknown

NHTSA #: 11604961
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2017

2017 kia soul bluetooth. doesn't work with android

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NHTSA #: 11024832

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