2016 Kia Soul: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Aug 10, 2024 · Lights · OR

For the 4th time in a year, my headlights automatically turned on while vehicle was parked. I have the headlights set to turn on/off when vehicle is started or shut off. I do not have a DLR options to set the lights to. All four times the vehicle started and I have no idea how long lights were off. Two of the 4 times, I noticed they were on in the middle of the night. The other two times, the neighbor texted me during the day, while vehicle had been parked, for hours and or a few days, and said I should check my lights and when I did, they were on. I rarely drive at night and have read some owners of a Kia Soul have experienced their headlights automatically turning off without notice while driving at night. I am sure most people would not notice or have a clue that there headlights turned off during the daytime by their selves, I know I wouldn't especially since the lights seem to turn on/off by themselves without any notice.

Filed Dec 29, 2023 · Lights · NC

I am experiencing the same headlight problem as has been reported for 2014-15 Kia Souls. Mine is a 2016 Kia Soul. The headlights go out intermittently when turning a corner or when signalling for a turn. I had it diagnosed at my dealership and they stated it was the Multi-function Switch that was mentioned as a recall for 2014-2015 Souls on your webpage. The dealership said there is no recall and Kia Corporate says the same thing, but the federal safety agency states there is a recall and describes the exact problem right down to the Multi-function switch the dealership told me was bad.

Filed Sep 7, 2023 · Electrical, Lights · OK

The headlights will turn off and on randomly without warning. My driving panel shows no indicator or warning lights. This is an ongoing and extremely dangerous issue. I’m told it will be very expensive to diagnose and repair due to the need to remove the entire steering section to access the headlight control wand.

Filed Nov 2, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Catalytic Converter kept getting hot, was at dealership for a recall on engine in May 2022, light kept coming on and off. October 3, 2022 broke down on freeway for the Catalytic took to mechanic spent $1200 for repair on Catalytic converter, oil and spark plugs, within a day kept burning oil, by Sunday, October 23, 2022 broke down on freeway again and engine fried and burned piston #2 - I have many receipts for oil changes every 3k miles, always keep car maintained and have a notebook for everything I have repaired. The headlights and brake lights went out a month ago and never did get the brake bar light replaced. The passenger window motor is shot and the airbag light is on. Currently, it's at the dealership parked and I am waiting for Corporate to give a go ahead to say it's a go to fix it, and I'm missing work and will loose my job without having a car. So I am asking why is my car not on the recall list if I am having the same issues as the recalled 2016 Kia Souls are having. I haven't had the car very long and I had a 2009 Kia Sportage LX that is still going over 330k miles it's way better than these Souls. They all need to be sent back to the dealership and destroyed. Shame on Kia Corporation for allowing these 2016 cars on the market and shame on the Dealership to sell me this car back in August 2019. People are out here struggling and only shows the Corporations stay strong and the little guys loose. What kind of crap is that? Why isn't my car on the VIN RECALL LIST? PLEASE TELL ME? I'M JUST LUCKY THE CAR DIDN'T START FIRE, BECAUSE IT BURNED PISTON #2

Filed Sep 3, 2021 · Lights · 52,080 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the headlights would intermittently fail to illuminate without warning. The contact made repeated attempts to adjust her headlights to no avail. Due to the failure, the contact stated that another vehicle in the opposite lane had attempted to pass the vehicle ahead. The other driver assumed that there was no vehicle in her lane of traffic and the contact was forced off the road to avoid a head-on collision with the other vehicle. The contact did not lose control of the vehicle and was able to resume normal driving. The contact also stated that the interior and dashboard lights would intermittently flicker on and off without warning. The dealer was notified, and the contact was informed that she had to pay a diagnostic fee to determine the failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be serviced or diagnosed. The failure mileage was 52,080.

Filed Aug 18, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · CA

The lights flickered and I lost both head lights. Head light bulbs keep going out randomly. Sometimes both at the same time. I have replaced them 4 times this year.

Filed Jul 28, 2021 · Lights · 67,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front headlights failed to remain illuminated. The headlights independently regained normal function after a while. Also, on several occasions, while the vehicle was turned off, the headlights were erroneously turned on without driver input. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. An unknown dealer was contacted, and a service appointment was scheduled. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 50 miles · NC

I keep having a reassuring issue with my headlights multiple times I have taken the vehicle to the dealer paying to get the issue fixed. Spending countless dollars on this issue for the problem to continue. The kia dealers keep changing parts out and nothing has helped. Is it a way that this issue can get check by someone please.

Filed Jul 28, 2020 · Lights · 37,700 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated with headlights flashing independently. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle temporarily operated as designed. The failure recurred and the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence with the hazard lights flashing. Kia of bowie located at 16620 governor bridge rd, bowie, md 20716, (301)-820-7500 was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed to bring the vehicle in to be diagnosed however, a loaner vehicle would not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 37,770.

Filed Jun 22, 2020 · Electrical · 34,000 miles · AZ

Headlights randomly will flicker, afraid they will stop working when driving at night. I notice it while driving.

Filed Oct 26, 2019 · Lights · 48,750 miles · FL

My blinker lights and brake and headlights always need to be replaced .and my right side blinker will not work properly no matter how many times I change it. This is a ongoing issue.

Filed Jul 5, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 78,000 miles · CA

Headlights flicker during use, especially when using the turn signals.