2025 Kia Soul
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Exterior lighting is the leading concern among 12 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 16th highest complaint count among 16 Soul model years with reports.
Of the 2025 reports, 2 involved a crash. 1 person was injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
No safety recalls on file.
Representative owner complaints: exterior lighting
4 reports, newest first. Show all
Exterior lighting, Mar 9, 2026
Low beam headlights so dim is impossible to drive at night.
Exterior lighting, Lane departure, Dec 26, 2025
2 incidents driving in a not familiar area...Almost drove off the road in very dark conditions at a light because I couldn't see that my road had ended .I was almost side swiped trying to get back on the road the last second.Iwas not taking any meds abd Don't drink Also drive at night on well lit highways.Also the lights are so dim that my road assist features did not activate on dark rainy roads where it could not see road markings
Exterior lighting, Aug 2, 2025
Headlights when on dim are inadequate. You can not see the road. You can not drive with your lights on bright in traffic. Severe hazard to all. Near miss on animals and road damage. Very frightening.
Exterior lighting, Jul 12, 2025
Humidity gets insiste headlights. This issue affects headlights performance making hard to see at night. Safety is at risk.