2014 Kia Soul: multiple warning lights

Filed Nov 27, 2023 · Engine · ND

on 11/11/2023: Engine failed/malfunctioned. Engine stalled while driving on the interstate. Traveling 75mph. I felt some sort of slight jolt, looked down at the dash and seen my check engine light blinking. There was not an exit nearby so I proceeded to pull over. As I pull over all lights had become illuminated but check engine light was not blinking anymore and I had first seen my headlights dim twice, next the radio went out, then headlights then my hazard lights and eventually everything turned off. This happened approximately around 10:00 pm and I had made it approximately 20 miles out of town. I felt it was too dangerous to step out of the vehicle. I called for a tow truck to bring my vehicle to the nearest kia and found a ride home myself. My safety was put at risk by being stalled on the side of the interstate with no power to even have the hazards on with high-speed vehicles passing by me. Kia of Fargo, ND inspected my vehicle and found no reason as to why my vehicle had stalled.What they did find was a historic code for my catalytic converter needing to be replaced, which I had brought up to them and they advised me to make an appointment. For approximately the past 2 years I have been bringing my vehicle in to the Kia of Fargo concerning the amount of oil my vehicle is going through between oil changes. Sometimes it seems like the amount of oil "burned" varies but sometimes I can’t even make it until my next oil change without having to add oil into the vehicle. I have had multiple oil consumption tests completed. Which some of them did come up excessive. From there, they recommended to have an overnight cleaning but I did not notice that this did any improvement. The last oil consumption test completed I was told over the phone that my vehicle did not quite hit the mark where warranty would be able to cover it. I was told that I lost about a quart of oil and then I asked how much you have to lose and they said over a quart... attachments wont load. email

Filed Feb 28, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that her check engine light had been illuminated on her instrument panel. The contact initially took the vehicle to a dealer where the check engine light was reset; however, the light returned the next day. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the battery was replaced; a week, the contact stated that corrosion had formed on the battery and that her vehicle had stalled while traveling at 45 MPH. She stated that several warning lights illuminated the instrument panel as the failure occurred. The contact restarted the vehicle and return home; the next day, the independent mechanic came to her home and performed another battery replacement. Despite the second replacement, the stalling failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were zero recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Dec 5, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · IL · fire

While driving at 55mph,white smoke began pouring from rear of vehicle from under car and exhaust. All warning lights came on we got the car to the side of the highway and it stalled and would not restart, was told by local dealer a new engine was needed. All of these symptoms are covered under the recall and service bulletins, please help this is our only vehicle and we can't afford the new engine that should be covered, thank you.

Filed Jul 30, 2020 · Engine · 118,000 miles · KS

I have been having issues with the engine of my car. At first it had stalled out a few times, thought maybe it was my battery, so I got a new battery and still was not running right. It would have a hard time accelerating and all the lights on the dashboard came on, had someone look at that knows cars and has worked on them before and that the noise it was making, the clicking noise, was the starter. Well I got a new starter for it and still nothing. It would have a hard time acclerating, would make this clicking, ticking noise when you barely touch the gas pedal. Check engine light would stay on and the oil light would blink. Recently just had the oil change at a shop and they think it is the motor. Well had another person check it out and now they definitely think it is my exhaust camshaft. So now my car has been sitting in the driveway til I can get it fixed.

Filed Aug 19, 2019 · Engine · 111,170 miles · NC

My son was coming to a stop due to a car in front of him making a left turn and was at about 5 MPH on a 2 lane highway when suddenly the dash lit up like a christmas tree and the car started clicking and knocking and shut off. The oil pressure warning light did not illuminate until every warning light on the dash lit up. Now the bearings are shot. The car has never leaked oil the engine compartment is as clean as it can be. I am glad it did not throw a rod through the block and start a fire.

Filed May 13, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 144,000 miles · TX

Complete engine failure - 11-5-18 - all lights came on and car died in the middle of a turn. All oil was gone from engine. Car cannot even be manually cranked. Seems to be exact same issue discovered with same year 1.6l engines, but wasn't included in recall as a 2.0l engine for whatever reason. 3 mechanics have quoted me a $10k repair including an entire new engine. No salvage or used engines available anywhere.

Filed May 9, 2019 · Engine · 9,541 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia soul. While driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently downshifted. The vehicle failed to accelerate over 20 MPH with all warning lights illuminating. The contact was able to pull to the side of the roadway, turned the engine off, restarted after several minutes and was able to resume driving normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the failure but was able to locate failure codes from the vehicle's computer. The contact was unaware of the failure codes. The vehicle was then taken to difeo kia (1320 ocean ave, lakewood, nj 08701 (833) 842-8290) where the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired at the dealer due to the independent mechanic had removed the codes out of the vehicle's computer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,541.

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Engine · 67,000 miles · IL

Driving on the highway and the engine just stopped. All lights went on and the car stalled. I had to pull to the shoulder. I was told there is a hole in the engine block and its 6000 to fix!!! I couldve died!!!

Filed Jan 27, 2019 · Engine · 83,000 miles · IL

I was mid turn going home when suddenly my car refused to speed up and became to rumble. I successfully made it home right down the street. When while approaching my home my vehicle stalled and all lights suddenly came on. Oil, engine, battery. I have not had any issues with my car and I get my oil changes regularly ( warning light has never came on). I had triple a tow my vehicle to the dealership as I am still under warranty. They wanted to charge my 145 to just look at it. They said the warranty company might not cover the engine being shot. The dealership has not replaced my miles sticker to tell me when I need an oil change the last three times I've been there. They never informed me how long their oil changes are good for. I have read many reviews on this car and many people have had the same issue. My car is covered under warranty but they want to charge me and might not even fix it. I haven't been able to work without my car so I am low on funds. If a engine issues are very common with this model of vehicle they should be able to replace no questions asked. I pay for my warranties but they cant help me?

Filed Nov 28, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 144,000 miles · TX

11-6-18 - while in motion, mid turn, my car shut down completely. All the lights came on in the dash, and then when car shut down, battery died as well and window was stuck down. I am so thankful I was not on the interstate going 70 miles an hour. I could have been killed. Dealership has said motor is locked up and cannot even be manually started & that I need a whole new engine.

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Electrical · 56,000 miles · TN

The headlamps began to flicker and then shut off. The lights would go out while driving the vehicle. After shutting off the car and all lights on the car, the lights continued to flicker occassional and frequently enough to drain the battery. Nothing I did would make the dash lights and flickering lights go out.

Filed Apr 3, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 41,000 miles · CA

When making a turn of changing lanes when turn signal is set once it resets all lights turn off or high beams flash turn on/off and have to move or play with turn signal handle for the lights to turn one again. Note while driving on freeway and changing lanes at night I set the turn signal to change lanes and when it reset all lights turned off leaving me driving in the dark and my family safety was at high risk. Something is wrong with turn signal handle causing a short, note that some times instead of lights turning off the high beams flash on/off.