While driving KIA 2012: It will suddenly quit running while driving. Loss of control of steering. Loss of electrical controls, ie: brake lights, head lights & all electrical devices. Dangerous to drive.
2012 Kia Soul: headlights failing or too dim
5 of the 516 complaints about the 2012 Kia Soul describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia soul. The contact stated that water penetrated the front passenger's sid headlight and caused condensation, obstructing the illumination of the headlights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected and the dealer advised that the headlight was operating normally. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 20,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia soul. The contact stated that after a heavy rain, condensation was found in the passenger side head light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 8,200 and the current mileage was 8,300.
I posted a complaint earlier with the blinker and headlight not working. I took it back to the dealer 3/17/12 it was a loose ground they fixed it and I thank god it was something simple.
Driving home from work turned right blinker on to make turn and noticed the blinker arrow in the instrument cluster stayed on.when I got home I checked the lights and blinker and on the right side the headlight and blinker were not working .I called the dealer and they are going to look at it .I have only had the car 24 hours I will let you know what happens .I am praying it is just something simple .
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2012 Kia Soul headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2012 Kia Soul?
5 of 516 owner complaints about the 2012 Kia Soul (1%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Kia Soul?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Kia Soul
Check engine light 86Steering noise 79Stalling 61Engine failure 50Knocking 50Harsh shifting 48Fire or smoke 28Won't start 16Loss of power 14Oil consumption 14Jerking 13No deployment 12Overheating 10Misfire 8Steering lock-up 8Won't shift 7Backup camera 6Hesitation 6Power steering loss 6Grinding brakes 5Fuel smell 5
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