2015 Kia Soul exterior lighting problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2015 Kia Soul — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Headlamp Multi-Function Switch Service Campaign Hazwewdiouse may cause colition or vision impairment. from ongoing traffic and or insufficient illumination While driving lights will flicker, causing drivers to high beam you, it does not matter if the high beams are on or not, the light will…”
filed Oct 13, 2025
“When using the blinker, the headlights turn off completely or temporarily. I’ve seen this as a normal thing on Reddit and other sites”
filed Aug 6, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Soul years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Soul | 2 | 7% |
| 2023 Soul | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 Soul | 5 | 2% |
| 2020 Soul | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 Soul | 5 | 4% |
| 2018 Soul | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 Soul | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Soul | 18 | 2% |
| 2014 Soul | 130 | 15% |
| 2013 Soul | 10 | 2% |
| 2012 Soul | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 Soul | 13 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Kia Soul
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.