How many electrical complaints does the 2013 Kia Soul have?

NHTSA lists 78 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Kia Soul, which is 12% of the 662 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Kia Soul electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component and model year.

Do the electrical problems involve fires?

Yes, 6 of the reported Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Kia Soul involve fires, and 2 involve crashes.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 60,750 miles at the time of failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2013 Kia Soul.

How does 2013 compare to other Soul model years for electrical complaints?

The 2013 Soul's 78 electrical complaints are fewer than the 2014 model year's 187, but higher than 2010 through 2012, which ranged from 27 to 47 complaints.

2013 Kia Soul Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 78 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Kia Soul, 12% of all complaints for the year. Six of those reports involve fires and two involve crashes, with a median mileage at failure of 60,750 miles. No related recalls are on file.

Electrical System complaints: 78; 12% of 662
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 6
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 60,750 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report engine-compartment wiring fires that start with a burning odor followed by smoke and flames, sometimes while the vehicle is parked and unoccupied.
Some describe sudden loss of power or stalling paired with the check engine light flickering on and off before the electrical fault worsens.
Several report the instrument panel or radio display going dark or failing to illuminate, in one case paired with the gear shifter refusing to release from park.
One owner reported rodents chewing soy-based wiring insulation, causing a warning light and requiring the wiring harness and emission wiring to be replaced.
A few describe unintended acceleration events tied to electrical faults, including one where the vehicle accelerated into a wall and continued moving in reverse.
One report links a fire to the ABS module smoking under the hood while driving on the highway.

When 2013 Kia Soul electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 29, 2013, latest Jan 8, 2026.

78 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2024 Q1 (15).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Kia Soul

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Soul model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201027 (21%)
201142 (22%)
201247 (9%)
201378 (12%)
2014187 (21%)
201599 (11%)
201669 (8%)
201719 (7%)
201822 (10%)
201917 (13%)
202033 (9%)
202118 (8%)
202210 (11%)
202316 (31%)
202411 (38%)
20254 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2013 Kia Soul have?: NHTSA lists 78 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Kia Soul, which is 12% of the 662 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Kia Soul electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component and model year.
Do the electrical problems involve fires?: Yes, 6 of the reported Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Kia Soul involve fires, and 2 involve crashes.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 60,750 miles at the time of failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2013 Kia Soul.
How does 2013 compare to other Soul model years for electrical complaints?: The 2013 Soul's 78 electrical complaints are fewer than the 2014 model year's 187, but higher than 2010 through 2012, which ranged from 27 to 47 complaints.