2021 Kia Soul Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 18 electrical system complaints for the 2021 Kia Soul, 8% of its 233 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 13,000 miles. No recalls are tied specifically to this electrical pattern.
- Electrical System complaints
- 18
- 8% of 233
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 13,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden total power loss while driving in wet weather, with headlights and wipers cutting out at highway speed.
- Some describe a cascading warning-light sequence — power steering, tire pressure, then all dash lights — followed by loss of interior lighting, power locks, and sunroof function shortly after purchase.
- Several mention the horn failing to operate, in some cases more than once on the same vehicle.
- Owners describe burned wiring and fuses linked to brake light failures and to headlamps burning out from an electrical short.
- One owner reported the ignition system's steering column construction made it easy for the vehicle to be broken into and tampered with during an attempted theft.
- A few describe headlights, wipers, dash lights, and infotainment display all shutting off simultaneously while driving in rain, sometimes after hitting a bump.
When 2021 Kia Soul electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 30, 2020, latest Aug 10, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2021 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 2021 Kia Soul have?
- NHTSA lists 18 electrical system complaints for the 2021 Kia Soul, which is 8% of the 233 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2021 Kia Soul electrical system?
- No recall is listed specifically for the electrical system complaints. A separate recall (Campaign 25V099000) covers the engine and engine cooling system, which some owners mention alongside electrical symptoms.
- At what mileage do 2021 Kia Soul electrical problems usually show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 13,000 miles for electrical system complaints on the 2021 Kia Soul.
- How does the 2021 Kia Soul compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2021 Soul's electrical complaints are 8% of its total complaints, lower than years like 2011 (22%) and 2014 (21%), but the 2023 and 2024 model years show higher shares at 31% and 38%.