2024 Kia Soul
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 29 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 15th highest complaint count among 16 Soul model years with reports.
Of the 2024 reports, 1 involved a fire.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
No safety recalls on file.
Representative owner complaints: exterior lighting
2 reports, newest first. Show all
Exterior lighting, Mar 13, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at night, the low beam headlights were very dim. The headlight control was set to automatic, but the dimness of the headlights was the same as when switched to manual control. The failure was not as noticeable while using the high beam headlights. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed to properly illuminate in low-light areas. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The local dealer was contacted and advised the contact that there was no fix for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Exterior lighting, Dec 11, 2024
Headlights are not bright enough. In areas with no street lights it’s like driving with candles. The light is yellow and dim. This is a new car