How common are electrical problems in the 2014 Kia Soul?

NHTSA lists 187 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Kia Soul, which is 21% of the 900 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Kia Soul's electrical system?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for the electrical system problem area on this model year.

Do electrical problems on the 2014 Kia Soul lead to fires?

Yes. NHTSA data shows 17 fires and 4 crashes among the complaints filed for this problem area, with 3 injuries reported.

At what mileage do electrical failures typically occur on the 2014 Kia Soul?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2014 Kia Soul is 68,000 miles.

How does the 2014 Kia Soul compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2014 model year has 187 electrical complaints, the highest count among all model years listed, compared to 99 in 2015 and 69 in 2016.

2014 Kia Soul Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 187 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Kia Soul, 21% of all complaints filed for the year, with 17 fires and 4 crashes reported. Median mileage at failure was 68,000. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area.

Electrical System complaints: 187; 21% of 900
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 17
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 68,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden smoke or burning smells coming through the dashboard vents while driving, often followed by visible fire under the hood.
Some describe the instrument panel flickering or the dashboard turning off and losing power right before smoke or fire appeared.
Several complaints mention door locks staying engaged during a fire, trapping occupants until bystanders broke a window to open the doors.
One owner reported burning wires and exhaust fumes inside the vehicle along with flickering instrument panel lights.
Another owner described headlights fading in and out or only one headlight working, which an independent mechanic attributed to an electrical failure.

When 2014 Kia Soul electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 3, 2013, latest Jul 17, 2026.

187 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q3 (22).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 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 common are electrical problems in the 2014 Kia Soul?: NHTSA lists 187 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Kia Soul, which is 21% of the 900 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Kia Soul's electrical system?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for the electrical system problem area on this model year.
Do electrical problems on the 2014 Kia Soul lead to fires?: Yes. NHTSA data shows 17 fires and 4 crashes among the complaints filed for this problem area, with 3 injuries reported.
At what mileage do electrical failures typically occur on the 2014 Kia Soul?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2014 Kia Soul is 68,000 miles.
How does the 2014 Kia Soul compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2014 model year has 187 electrical complaints, the highest count among all model years listed, compared to 99 in 2015 and 69 in 2016.