2013 Kia Soul: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Apr 26, 2024 · Lights · 110,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the low beam headlights started to flicker off and on. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · CA

My complaint has to do with the current recall on my vehicle. It's not driveable as it's safety hazard - engine quits at stops no rpm's panel lights (ABS, battery (brand new as mechanic I went to put on diagnostic machine and that's only thing that showed) oil light and malfunction indicator illuminate and then everything goes off including my headlights (I was driving early evening). Called local dealer (I never received notice but by chance looked up to see if any recalls and saw it on your website. they rudely said "you know as much as we do about when we'll get parts to repair recall". Clearly it's shorting out and I'm not going to endanger myself or others but what do I do? I've have a number of medical issues and am missing necessary appointments. How much longer is it expected before recall repairs can be made? I do Thank you for all you do. I am grateful an entity exists that look out for us. Least I don't feel totally lost.

Filed Jun 27, 2021 · TX

1) wiring harness is malfunctioning causing bulbs to prematurely blow. I’m constantly having to replace turn signal bulbs, headlight bulbs, taillight bulbs and break light bulbs. 2) I’ve read many accounts online that this is a common occurrence in the 2013 Kia Soul. 3) this put drivers behind me at risk when my tail lights/break lights fail. Since they are behind me, I have no idea that they have failed because there’s NO warning lights that alert me to the issue. 4) I have left MULTIPLE MESSAGES at MULTIPLE LOCATIONS and PHONE NUMBERS for Kia and their service departments, for over a month and NOBODY HAS returned my phone calls.

Filed Mar 19, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 95,000 miles · NC

Well the first item is the dealership told me there was a recall on the driver side panel door. The second problem right low beam light has been out now for almost two years I have been everywhere we had switched bulbs we have traced wires everything replace the relay still can I get that to work and sometimes he does lunds highway road you hit bumps all the lights come on in car it is some kind of electrical short in a car somewhere

Filed Jun 12, 2019 · Lights · 80,000 miles · AL

The headlight just went out - no warning no flickering nothing. Changed the light blub, changed the whole headlight assembly - still does not work - only happened to one side - fuses, replys, everything else works

Filed Jan 26, 2019 · Lights · OH

Both low beams went out at same time. Hi beams are working. Fuses and bulbs are ok. Was parked in garage and when started car in evening noticed didn't have low beams.

Filed May 7, 2018 · Lights, Steering · MD

For the past 6 months I have been to the car dealer for headlights and other lights out on the car as welll and the steering column is making clicking noises.

Filed Oct 14, 2016 · Lights · 45,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia soul. While driving 70 MPH, the low beam headlight malfunctioned on the driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2014 · Body, Lights · MD

2013 kia soul. Consumer writes in regards to problems on the dash board involving the light indicator for the head lights and parking lights. *smd the consumer did not know, his headlights were not on. He discovered the indicator displayed the same picture for the parking lights and the headlights. The consumer stated the second time, as he entered his parking spot, it became obvious the headlights were not on, yet the dash board indicated there were.