CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Kia Soul EV has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (12 reports).
2017 Kia Soul EV recalls
Unexpected Rolling Risk When Parked on Some EVs
Certain 2015-2019 Kia Soul EV vehicles may have a damaged parking mechanism.
Battery Short Can Cause Fire in Electric Vehicle
The high-voltage traction battery pack in certain electric vehicles may experience an electrical short-circuit while driving.
Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
The Air Bag Control Unit cover may touch a memory chip on the circuit board inside the unit and damage the electrical circuit.
Most common 2017 Kia Soul EV problems
Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
My car has had intermittent faults of codes P1B25 and P1CF2 and are showing check EV system on the dash. This happens after about 30-45 minutes of driving and then restarting the car. It has been identified that the power relay assembly needs to be replaced on the vehicle, which lives in the high voltage battery pack. However, Kia does not want to replace this under warranty , claiming that it is not an EV system component. I am not going to pay out of pocket for this repair as it goes against their own warranty information, but continuing to drive the car would be dangerous as it could drop HV power at any point.
When I apply brake the vehicle doesnât stop it jumps out (as if someone has crashed hitting the rear of the vehicle) and the vehicle shuts down. Then I have to park the vehicle in the middle of the road and restart the vehicle. Luckily I avoided many accidents by defensively driving. Talked with Kia customer care and complained about this safety issue . I took it to near by Kia dealer for the recall and complained on 25 July 2024. 2017 Kia soul + EV Only 30 thousand miles Iâm scared to drive and conserned about the safety of others around me. Please help me
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul EV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal battery voltage warning displayed. The vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the battery failed to charge. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The message to âPull Over Immediatelyâ was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that an update, BMS, and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the local dealer, where an unknown diagnosis and repair were performed. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mile
Driving down open road with no vehicles in front or back when suddenly the rear window made a huge bang. It was raining at the time. Once home I took the attached photo. Don't remember turning the defrost on.
Application of the brakes causes complete vehicle shutdown along with message to check electrical system. Brakes appear to fail for a brief moment, then mechanical brakes kick in. Car has zero power until stopped and restarted. Problem is reproducible a high percentage of the time provided the brakes are pressed more than just lightly or briefly. At nearly full charge, this defect can also be triggered by just the engine brake (which is triggered every time your foot is taken off the accelerator). Appears to be an electrical short circuit of some type. Other faults occur upon application of power, shifting engine into low power or turtle mode at any level of battery charge.
2017 Kia Soul EV questions
Does the 2017 Kia Soul EV have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Kia Soul EV: Unexpected Rolling Risk When Parked on Some EVs; Battery Short Can Cause Fire in Electric Vehicle; Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Kia Soul EV?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (12), Service Brakes (3), Power Train (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Kia Soul EV has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.