There are 3 owner-reported lighting complaints for the 2019 Kia Soulin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
There is water filtration in the upper stop lamp. This happens while driving under heavy raining conditions.
Drivers side back brake light kept going out and now sometimes the whole tail light goes out.
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the driver's and passenger’s side rear brake lights malfunctioned and were replaced on several occasions. While replacing the brake light bulbs, the contact discovered that the light bulb sockets were charred and melted. Additionally, the vehicle had experienced excessive oil consumption. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026