2018 Kia Soul electrical system problems
The 2018 Kia Soul has 20 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
20
Electrical System complaints
7%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS DRIVING MY 2018 KIA SOUL ON MADISON HWY IN VALDOSTA,GA.L SAW SMOKE COMING OUT MY HOOD SO I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A CONVENIENT STORE ! THE PEOPLE IN THE STORE CAME RUNNING OUT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND WE WERE ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE.”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2018 Kia Soul have?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2018 Kia Soul electrical system — 7% 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.