2016 Kia Soul Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 69 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Kia Soul, 8% of its 812 total complaints, with 7 fires and 5 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 57,500. No related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Electrical System complaints
- 69
- 8% of 812
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 7
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 57,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report engine compartment fires, with smoke and flames appearing suddenly while driving or after parking, sometimes totaling the vehicle.
- Some describe underhood fires occurring shortly after strange noises or loss of acceleration on the highway.
- Several report battery, steering, and ABS warning lights illuminating together, followed by the steering wheel seizing while driving.
- Headlights are reported to flicker or shut off completely for several seconds, sometimes tied to using turn signals.
- One owner reported a heated seat overheating enough to cause a burning sensation.
When 2016 Kia Soul electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 18, 2016, latest Mar 9, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2016 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Kia Soul have?
- NHTSA lists 69 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Kia Soul, which is 8% of the 812 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Kia Soul electrical system?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this Electrical System problem area on the 2016 Kia Soul.
- Do electrical problems cause fires in the 2016 Kia Soul?
- NHTSA complaint data tied to this component area show 7 fires and 5 injuries reported, with several owners describing smoke or flames coming from the engine compartment.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 57,500 miles.