2011 Kia Soul electrical system problems
The 2011 Kia Soul has 42 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
42
Electrical System complaints
16%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND ALLOWING THE ENGINE TO WARM, SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER FOR THE…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2011 Kia Soul have?
NHTSA has 42 complaints about the 2011 Kia Soul electrical system — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.