CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Kia Soul EV has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).
2018 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 2018 Kia Soul EV problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2018 Kia Soul EV. The contact stated that the electrical system had experienced power fluctuations, which reduced the charging capacity of the battery to only 8 percent. The EV warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V218000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
This is for 2018 Kia Soul EV. I stopped, placed the car in park and got out. Car then rolled down a hill with no one in the car. Causing an accident.
My 2018 kia soul EV has had a significantly decreased range, inconsistent charging, and a check EV light illuminating periodically. All of these are symptoms of the recall. Kia is not only not giving a timeline to diagnose and repair the problem, they are also charging me a "diagnostic" fee for the recall. I cannot just be without a car indefinitely while Kia figures out the issue.
2018 Kia Soul EV questions
Does the 2018 Kia Soul EV have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Kia Soul EV?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Engine (1), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.