2020 Kia Soul electrical system problems
30 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2020 Kia Soul, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 6% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 16
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 16 deaths.
What owners wrote
Car subject to theft SEE NHSTA press release Feb. 14, 2003 The press release announced a fix had already been achieved (EMPHASIS ADDED): Hyundai and Kia HAVE developed theft deterrent software for millions of their vehicles that lack an immobilizer and will provide it FREE of charge to vehicle owners Unless your PIO totally muffed, this has been an EXTREMELY SLOW ROLLOUT. Two local dealers deny having any information about by vehicle from Kia. The Kia consumer line is jammed and I have not received any callbacks.
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The automatic start warning light illuminated, and the engine seized. Additionally, the error message indicated that the automatic start feature was disabled; however, the contact stated that the automatic start feature was enabled. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. After several attempts, the vehicle started.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Kia Soul
- Engine 256 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 88 complaints
- Fuel system 16 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints