2020 Kia Soul electrical system problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2020 Kia Soul — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine shut off while making a turn. Took car to mechanic and he stated that the car did not display any error messages. The car also over heated while driving in freeway.”
filed Apr 20, 2026
“My Car would shut off in the middle of the road after I stopped to make a turn or even stop at a stop light. Also the engine is burning oil. Mechanic says the the engine needs to be replace. Something with the oil piston and the exhaust is burning oil. I am not sure”
filed Apr 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HORN ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY041) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the…
WTY041_TSB_R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 11, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Soul years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Soul | 9 | 32% |
| 2023 Soul | 12 | 25% |
| 2022 Soul | 10 | 11% |
| 2021 Soul | 15 | 7% |
| 2019 Soul | 13 | 10% |
| 2018 Soul | 19 | 9% |
| 2017 Soul | 19 | 7% |
| 2016 Soul | 56 | 7% |
| 2015 Soul | 75 | 8% |
| 2014 Soul | 98 | 11% |
| 2013 Soul | 71 | 11% |
| 2012 Soul | 38 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 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.