2020 Kia Soul Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 359 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Kia Soul overview page.
What owners report
“Recently I noticed when I stop and the stop-start system feature and the Blind-spot sensors are turned on the car will either shut completely off…”NHTSA complaint 11419688 — filed 06/04/2021
“MY KIA SOUL 2020, THE ENGINE LIGHTS CAME UP, THE PARKING LIGHTS, THE RIGHT HEADLIGHTS, THE REAR BACK RIGHT SIGNAL LIGHTS, THE FUEL SYSTEM AND…”NHTSA complaint 11405292 — filed 03/29/2021
“I STOPPED AT STOP SIGN AND THE CAR SHUT OFF AND MADE A DING SOUND BUT RADIO NEVER DISCONNECTED. NOT THE USUAL SHUT OFF THIS…”NHTSA complaint 11384024 — filed 12/18/2020
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Kia Soul have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Kia Soul: 27 of 359 complaints on file (7.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2020 Kia Soul have in total?
359 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and 8 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
