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Problem: Multifunctional switch issue (lights flicker while I'm driving at night and turn off randomly!) car: Kia Soul 2014 no apparent recall. There should be a recall on this since this is a major consumer safety issue.
As I was driving down the highway, "55 mph" speed limit was 60 mph my acceleration went out on my car and I couldn't go any faster then 20/25mph. My car started to sound like a weed eater and I never got a single light for something being wrong. As I pulled over to the side of the road my cars engine started to make a knocking sound. I had it towed to a shop close to were I live and they told me that the engine had pieces of metal flakes in it and that it was locked. They also said that it was 3.5 quarts low of oil but I just had the oil change and had about 3,500 miles left before I needed my next oil change. I'm writing on here because I called Kia and they told me that my 2.0 engine didn't have a recall on it, but as I research I continue to find many people who have a 2.0 engine having the same issue of the recall on the 1.6 engines.
Headlights intermittent then go out. There are multiple technical bulletins on headlights. Lost left headlight because connectors were made of substandard material. The socked melted. Dealer wanted $800 to replace the headlight. Parts and time to do it myself was about $100. I do not understand why loosing headlights due to a known issue is a hard call to turn into a recall. On my way in to work this morning my right headlight went out making it 2 for 2. headlights are a serious safety issue when it is dark. With one light out is is hard to see, in this case, the right of the road on the winding mountain road I travel in to my office. This starts as intermittent and eventually burns the connector sockets. You can do better.
The headlight bulb connector has melted on the driver side and headlight no longer turns on. Passenger side still works but will need to get replaces asap.
- Chicago, IL, USA
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I have a 2014 Kia Soul. I am having an issue with the exterior lights. While driving, whether on highway doing 70 mph or in the city doing 10 to 45 mph. The lights go out for 30 seconds will flick back on and do this repeatedly several times. No check engine or other lights are illuminated. It happens more often when using my blinker signals. This has become dangerous. Driving with my newborn baby in car and this happened almost causing a severe accident. I have been pulled over as well due to this issue. It has gotten to the point I do not feel safe driving at night time which causes several issues. Why is there no recall on this issue? this started after taking my vehicle in to fix two recalls a few months ago and has continued.
While driving at night headlights will sometimes turn off for a second or 2, and also go off majority of times when using turn signals. This has been happening for a year now.the car has been to the Kia dealership 2 times for this but no correction even attempted. Problem occurred on city street while turning.
2014 Kia Soul redzone edition, the headlight will turn completely off for around 15 seconds and come back on. They will also flicker when trying to use the turn signal. This is very dangerous especially if you happen to be on a busy freeway and can't stop. Kia says they will not process under warranty if car is over 5 years and 60K miles. They need to have a recall on this, tons of people are having this happen to them with the 2014 Kia Souls.
Headlight can flicker or go out completely when switching hi/low beam or using turn signals. Sometimes they blink briefly, other times they go out completely until you play with the multifunction switch more. Searching online, it's a common issue with the Kia Soul (https://www.wcpo.com/money/consumer/dont-waste-your-money/some-Kia-owners-report-haunted-headlights), they have a technical service bulletin for the issue due to its common occurrence. One of their other models was recalled for a similar issue but not the Soul. Very dangerous if this occurs at night. Additionally, other drivers see your lights blinking and are assuming you are getting aggressive with them and can respond aggressively back. Issue is constantly present and leads to not using turn signals in most cases so the headlights stay on.
Pretty much since I have had vehicle car jerks at time, check engine light comes on at times, the fuel needle drops up and down to empty even when I just filled it up. And rang number turns to lines and flashes like car fuel is empty even though it is full. Also left head light is burnt I replaced the bulb but it didn't fix issue. So I think the whole head lamp needs to be replaced. This was purchased like this. It seems there might be a emissions issue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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- Las Vegas, NV, USA