How many electrical complaints does the 2017 Kia Soul have?

NHTSA has logged 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Kia Soul, which is 7% of its 272 total complaints for the model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Kia Soul electrical system?

No. The data shows no related recalls filed for this Electrical System complaint category.

Did the 2017 Kia Soul electrical issues cause any fires?

Yes, NHTSA complaints include 3 reports of fires and 1 crash tied to the Electrical System category, though no injuries were reported.

At what mileage do 2017 Kia Soul electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this category is 20,000 miles.

2017 Kia Soul Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Kia Soul, 7% of its 272 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 20,000 miles. Three complaints report fires and one reports a crash, but no related recalls are on file.

Electrical System complaints: 19; 7% of 272
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 20,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden under-hood or rear-end fires, in some cases while the vehicle was parked and idle rather than being driven.
Some describe a starter that overheats, tries to engage repeatedly on its own, and eventually stops, with visible smoke following soon after.
Several owners report the vehicle stalling or failing to start intermittently, sometimes with the oil and battery warning lights coming on together at a stop.
Multiple dashboard warnings appear at once, including ABS, traction control, airbag, and check engine lights, along with a speedometer and tachometer that stop working.
Owners report the rear backup camera staying on while driving forward, requiring the car to be stopped and restarted to clear it.
A few report the starter failing without warning at low mileage.

When 2017 Kia Soul electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 21, 2017, latest May 5, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2017 to May 2026; peak Apr 2022 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Kia Soul have?: NHTSA has logged 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Kia Soul, which is 7% of its 272 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Kia Soul electrical system?: No. The data shows no related recalls filed for this Electrical System complaint category.
Did the 2017 Kia Soul electrical issues cause any fires?: Yes, NHTSA complaints include 3 reports of fires and 1 crash tied to the Electrical System category, though no injuries were reported.
At what mileage do 2017 Kia Soul electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this category is 20,000 miles.