2011 Kia Soul electronic stability control (esc) problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2011 Kia Soul — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1. The electronic stability control warning light comes on and goes off intermittently and unpredictably. 2. I replaced the map light. It just stopped working and I replaced it with a new one I ordered myself. A local garage did the work, not a dealer.”
filed Nov 2, 2020
“Brake light will not illuminate when depressed. Break light switch not functioning properly. Esc/stability control light stays on continuous while car is in motion or stopped. Tail lights burn out every 6-12 month, as well as head lamps burning out often.”
filed Aug 28, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Soul years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Soul | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Soul | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Soul | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 Soul | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 Soul | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Soul | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Soul | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 Soul | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Kia Soul
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.