Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia soul. While driving during the day or night, the headlights illuminated and then shut off independently. The vehicle was taken to kia of chattanooga (2136 chapman rd, chattanooga, tn 37421, (423) 855-1022) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The following day, the contact found that the parking lights illuminated independently and drained the battery. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and the contact was informed that a new battery was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the parking light failure occurred a few years ago and was taken to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an internal failure. The contact stated that an unknown switch was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,898.
2014 Kia Soul lights complaints
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Headlights go out while driving at night. First noticed around august 22, 2019, but we rarely drive at night. Blink off and then back on. Not connected with any driving conditions like bumps or turns. Happens on interstate at interstate speed and two lane back roads at low speeds. Happens in stop and go traffic. Dash lights stay on. Happens on low or high beams. Unknown if driving lights are affected. Local repair shop diagnosed and could not determine problem or reproduce (invoice included). Lights have not stayed off long enough to stop and examine vehicle. Lights have not stayed off long enough to even try to turn off and back on. Have tried turning on lights and then moving the switch to see if lights would go off but have not been able to reproduce the effect. The consumer stated the dealer is replacing the multifunction switch at no cost.
I purchased my 2014 kia soul in 2015 and almost immediately had issues with the lights on the dashboard flickering and my headlights turning on at night. We took it under warranty to have them look at it and they couldn't find anything. I have periodically had the same issue but it's mostly the headlights flickering or dying while driving...in the dark. Just this week I was 20 minutes from home when it happened so bad I had to pull over. It seem like it may have been triggered by using the turn signal. It happened the next morning after a night of rest. I've seen this is a problem that was recalled in a different model and feel it should be a recap in all kia models.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia soul. -head lamp (low beam ) went out while driving. -the switch had to be turned off/on to reset -electrical, lighting tl-the contact stated that while attempting a turn traveling approximately 20 MPH the low beam head lights went out, after turning the switch on/off they came back. The failure occurred three other times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic for a diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,500.
Headlights flicker on and off when using turn signal, sometimes while just driving. Sometimes they turn completely off and don't turn back on unless I flip between auto/manual. This has been happening for a few months now and is getting worse. This is incredibly dangerous and I am worried for my safety if I can't get them to turn back on. I work at night and absolutely need my lights to work. I drive main roads and back roads and on the back roads when they go out I can't see anything. Until I get this sorted out I've resorted to not using my turn signals at night, which is dangerous in itself/illegal and there's also the fact that they turn off/flicker occasionally while not using the turn signal. Though that seems to be the most common trigger. I have no idea what is causing this but it seems to be extremely common in 2014 kia souls.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia soul. While driving 55 MPH, the contact was alerted that the front driver's side headlight was off. The contact's friend changed the light bulb and noticed melting in the area. The vehicle was taken to jones junction (located at 1508 belair rd #2000, bel air, md 21014, (410) 879-6400) where it was diagnosed that the front driver's side light needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 64,282.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia soul. While driving various speeds, the passenger side headlight went out. The vehicle was taken to fred beans kia of langhorne (1801 lincoln hwy, langhorne, pa 19047, (855) 998-2259) where the contact was informed that the connector was burnt and the fuse needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Headlight g ooff without out warning. Very dangerous!! This has only happened while driving. Lights flick back on after .a few seconds, or up to a minute.
Flickering headlights and dash lights. Very dangerous as it occurs while driving in the dark. For safety reasons, I can no longer drive this vehicle at night. My local dealer will not fix free of charge since this problem, while widely known and dangerous, has not been classified as a 'recall.'
Headlights mysteriously begin flickering after using turn signal or flicker without using turn signal. Lights have completely turned off without warning at night creating an extremely unsafe driving condition. Headlights have also flickered hitting bumps in road again causing unsafe driving conditions. I never know when this is going to happen - so it does cause some very nervous driving experiences. I'm attaching a document showing other kia soul owners that have the same or similar problems.
This is involving recall sc176 and other concerns. Car loses force while accelerating that has happen 2-3 times. As well as rattling noise under car. Also, headlights are flickering and turn off completely. Car has left me stranded once thinking it was the battery, I bought new battery and still it indicates that new battery is low 9volts. All this while driving on city streets. I have nothing to show as evidence. But I will take pictures as the lights start to flicker again. I have taken the car to kia to have a recall performed which they said they did but car is still not responding as it should. Oil change was done according to the tech. And a diagnose was also preformed and said nothing is wrong yet my car keeps flickering lights, rattling noise at times, slowing down. But nothing is wrong. Oh and the battery is still causing me problems because its not getting the support from the alternator because its still low indicator.
Replaced a headlight and within 15 min. The bulb blew out. When I checked the bulb the connector part was hot and a little melted.
Takata recall my 2014 kia soul has been experiencing problems with the headlights turning off while in motion at night! They both begin to flicker and they turn off and just leave me with my low running lights on. This is a very serious issue its not the first time kia has been notified of this and this is a safety hazard!! This has happened to alot of people and need to be a recall
When the 2014 kia soul light settings are set on the auto setting, at night, the lights sometimes completely turn off, sometimes linked to using a turn signal, not always. They do not come on again until the vehicle is restarted, or you switch the lights from auto to manual on. This happens in motion, and stationary, and seems more likely when turning.
Driving on freeway or street, interior and exterior lighting to headlamps flicker on and off when using turn signals. They will stay off sometimes this is dangerous.
Headlights: intermittent head lights on kia soul. Had a headlight out so put in new bulb. Worked and on my way. Next morning light worked okay for about 20 minutes and went out. This has happened on both lefthand & righthand head lights. After replacing bulbs a couple time I put old ones back in with the same result. I found out this is a known problem but loosing lights does not seem to be a safety issue. Loosing lights at night is a huge safety issue. Apparently the connectors that connect the headlights to the wiring harness was made with substandard plastic and the heat of the engine warp the connectors. This seems like it should be a full blown recall. Started happening in march 2019 and continues.
Headlights turning off at night while driving.
The headlights and dashboard lights start to flicker on/off several times while driving which not only presents a danger for the driver/passengers in the vehicle but approaching vehicles as well as this can be a distraction when oncoming drivers see flashing headlights and it is definitely a safety issue while operating the vehicle at night. This happens while driving, stationary, city streets, highways turning or going straight. It presents a dangerous driving situation. I listed one date that it happened but it has happened multiple times and continues to happen. Kia needs to issue a recall and fix this is as this is not a warranty issue it is a dangerous situation.
Late one night, I try to turn on my headlights on. The light would not come on and started to flicker I had to turn them off and on several times to get them on. Them a few months later my driver side head lamp did not work. I replace the bulb. Then I receive a notice from kia there my be a problem with the lights flicking. I when into the victorville kia dealership for a different recall, and ask them to check the problem with the flicker and at the time had the driver head light out and they said that they couldn't re-product the problem and they would not fix the electrical system. I had the head light replace, along with the wires, they had burn up. I just replaced by third headlight. Three (3) head lights within four (4) months.
When driving with head lights on for a while lights will go off and on then off for a while until light cool down
Whether the vehicle is stationary, in motion, on a city street or a highway, the right headlight will flicker and then go out. No matter what I've done on my end, nothing has solved the issue, racking up unnecessary costs. Once in a while the headlight will stay on longer than expected but suddenly turns off, making it very dangerous while driving on pitch black roads.
Headlights flicker on and off or turn off completely after using turn signal. Lights always flicker or turn off after turn is completed and the turn signal goes back to normal. Happens at every speed whether there is a bump in the road or not.
I was driving along the highway when I heard a clicking noise. After the noise, my car started to lose acceleration. No matter how hard I pressed the pedal, it just wouldn't go above 5mph and began making a loud noise. Had it checked out and it was determined to be the catalytic converter.
For the past three months I've been having issues with the headlights and bright lights on my 2014 kia soul. I have been experiencing the lights flickering and sporadically turning on and off until recently where they will not come on at all. I have been researching how I can fix this issue by going to kia dealerships, and looking online for a solution. I have come across several youtube videos as well as online help suggesting that it is a known issue with this car. It is said to be an issue with the switch and/or the connector that causes the problem. I've changed the bulb as well as the fuse with the same issue. I'm getting tickets due to this being an issue that is not an easy fix. It's scary to drive distances with children in the vehicle and not knowing if the lights will turn on or off.
Engine runs dry of oil while stationary, headlight wires melt while stationary.
The headlight connectors melt or burn out causing one or more headlights to stop working intermittently or completely while driving. This issue occurs when the vehicle is moving or stationary.
Headlights flicker off for a few seconds when on auto-headlights. Headlights do not flicker when manually moved to on. This has happened multiple times while driving in town and on the highways.
Driver side headlight only works at random times, it will come on and a few seconds later it goes out. Most times it doesn't work at all. Last week I had a new switch installed that was on an extended warranty, the light worked for one (1) day and was out again yet I was told the switch was bad that they removed. Happens when moving or stationary, leaving driveway. If the vehicle sets a while sometimes it will come on and stay on most times it just doesn't work. I consider this a safety issue because I don't know when the other headlight will go out. This has been going on since aug. 2018. I replace the bulb and it works for 3 months then starts over again working randomly
The driver side headlight will flicker or entirely turn off. We have replaced the bulb multiple times with manufacture products and discovered the electric plug to the headlight is melted. This is a safety issue as we cannot drive at night safely. Each time we replace the bulb it stops functioning in a few days to weeks.
Driver side headlight went out. Replaced bulb back on and then right back off. Further looking and the adapter plug that snaps into the back of the light is burnt!
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