2023 Kia Soul Other Problems

Your car is displaying multiple warning lights including front camera safety alerts, rear camera safety alerts, and an ABS/skid control warning (orange triangle with exclamation point) on your dashboard. When these warnings flash together, your car enters limp mode and won't drive normally—restarting the car after about 10 minutes temporarily clears the warnings, but the problem keeps recurring. The dealer hasn't been able to identify or fix the underlying issue, which likely involves the camera sensors, ABS system, and their interconnected wiring or control modules.

Your car's horn has stopped working completely and won't produce any sound at any speed or situation. This problem started in early December 2025, and you noticed it when you needed to alert another driver to a safety hazard. The dealership has an appointment scheduled to diagnose and repair the issue.

Your car's radio and UVO infotainment system may stop working or become unresponsive. This issue is subject to a recall that Kia has announced for 2025 model year vehicles. The radio and touchscreen controls may need to be repaired or replaced to restore full functionality.

Event Summary: The incident involved a 2023 Kia Soul, a relatively new vehicle, which had been in use for only three months at the time of the incident. The driver, hereafter referred to as the "operator," was attempting to park the vehicle in a parking space. SUA Occurrence: Right before the operator intended to park, an unexpected and rapid acceleration of the vehicle occurred. This acceleration was not initiated or controlled by the operator in any way. It is important to highlight that the operator did not intentionally press the accelerator pedal. Collision and Airbag Deployment: As a consequence of the sudden acceleration, the vehicle collided with a front wall. The impact of the collision was significant, leading to the deployment of the vehicle's airbags. EDR Data Retrieval: Event Data Recorder (EDR) data from the vehicle has been obtained. This data is anticipated to provide insights into the sequence of events leading up to the SUA incident and is a crucial component of the investigation.

The driver's door opens while the cat is moving. I spoke to the Service Manager at Vision Kia in East Rochester, NY and he told me this is a safety feature. I don't believe the doors are supposed to open when the car is moving at highway speed. They do lock o once the vet moves but still open from inside.

Hands free dialing became disabled after a service visit. Infotainment system reports "Downloading contacts, please try again later" when trying to use the hands free dialing system, despite the most recent contacts being loaded. This forces the driver to make a call using the infotainment system screen by either referencing recent calls or the contact list. This creates an unsafe condition the hands free dialing system is supposed to prevent.

The owner reports experiencing clarity and dive problems with their 2023 Kia Soul LX. The complaint lacks specific details about what these issues involve or when they occur. A dealer inspection would be needed to identify the exact cause and determine what repairs are necessary.