Complete License Plate Light for 2010–2013 Kia Soul

Kia Soul 2010-2013 license plate light: the complete assembly, not just the bulb

On first-generation Kia Souls, the license plate light housing often fails before the bulb itself: UV-whitened plastic, hardened seal, water ingress, and corroded contacts. This Kia Soul license plate light is not just a replacement bulb, but the complete rear license plate light assembly, listed under the original part number 92501-2K000. Remove the old, worn-out unit, install the new one, and the rear of your Soul instantly regains a clean finish.

An ABS unit designed for the Soul's tailgate

The part is molded from ABS, the same engineering plastic used on the factory exterior trim: rigid, dimensionally stable, and resistant to temperature fluctuations from winter to midsummer. The aesthetic improvement is immediately noticeable, especially up close: the color is uniform, without the grayish haze that develops on old housings. On a vehicle being restored, this license plate light unit is one of those small details that makes a big difference to the overall impression.

The right connector: no cutting or splicing on your Kia

This is the decisive advantage of a part designed for a specific model rather than a generic fitment. The manufacturer states that the connector is identical to the original: no wire cutting, no splicing, and no crimp connectors to hide under the trim. The direct installation of the Kia license plate light is done in the exact location of the removed unit, using the same mounting points. This also ensures that a future resale will leave no trace of DIY work in the rear wiring harness.

• Kia Soul rear license plate light assembly — complete unit, not just a bulb
• Original part number 92501-2K000 — direct comparison with the removed part
• Direct installation without wire cutting — connector stated to be identical to the vehicle's
• ABS body — rigidity and durability when exposed to the elements
• Clean finish on the tailgate — no more whitened plastic or oxidized contacts

Which Kia Soul model years are covered

The manufacturer states that the 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 Kia Soul models are covered, which corresponds to the first generation of the model. The Kia Soul license plate light replacement is carried out from the outside or from inside the tailgate depending on the trim; allow a few minutes once the trim is removed. Before ordering, the best check remains the simplest: compare the part number 92501-2K000 with the one engraved on your current housing.

Should you replace the entire unit or just the bulb?

If the light still works but is dim, a bulb is sufficient. However, as soon as the plastic is cracked, the seal no longer provides a watertight fit, or the socket shows green traces of oxidation, changing the bulb will solve nothing: moisture will return and the problem will reappear a few months later. In this case, the complete license plate light unit is the only lasting repair — and at an inspection, a faulty license plate light is a noted deficiency.

Kia parts listed by number, not by guesswork

For this type of part, we consider a product page without an original part number to be worthless: the part number allows the buyer to check it themselves. That is why every Kia Soul lighting part we select displays its part number and model years. Unsure about your version? Write to us with the part number found on your housing, and our team will reply in French.

Restore the rear of your Kia Soul to like-new condition: order this 92501-2K000 license plate light assembly.

Type: Rear license plate light assembly
Compatible make / model: Kia Soul
Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Original part number: 92501-2K000
Material: ABS
Color: Black (the manufacturer also mentions a gray color according to the original data sheet)
Installation type: direct installation, original connector, no cutting or splicing
Contents: 1 rear license plate light assembly
Stated measurement tolerance: +/- 1 to 3 cm