2014 Kia Soul electrical system problems
The 2014 Kia Soul has 102 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
102
Electrical System complaints
8%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DASH BOARD STARTED TURN OFF AND ON THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE AND THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH CAME ON AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY.WITHIN A FEW MINUTES SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE CAR FOLLOWED BY A SMALL FIRE. I GOT OUT OF…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2014 Kia Soul have?
NHTSA has 102 complaints about the 2014 Kia Soul electrical system — 8% 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.