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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3C3CFFAR0DT753942 · Checked Sep 1, 2026
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3C3CFFAR0DT•••••• 2013 Kia SOUL

This build is quieter than most: 11 complaints against 20 for the average 2013 Kia SOUL build.

11on this build
626on the model
32builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Power Train 3 Electrical System 2 Air Bags 2 Engine 1

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Air Bags crash Nov 2016
Takata recall. The contact owned a 2013 fiat 500. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle swerved to avoid a deer. The vehicle flipped over several times. The air bags failed to deploy. The ets warning indicator illuminated prior to the crash. The driver sustained injuries to the…
Power Train Oct 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V302000(Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated…
Steering May 2022
Car break shift lock stuck in park with various different elements illuminating on the dash. Must manually override break shift lock to put car in neutral, start the car, and put it in drive or reverse. Will no go over 40 mph. Power steering will unexpectedly go out in addition…
Unknown Or Other Aug 2021
When driving at 60mph, the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate. I do not know why this happened. I was endangered due to the inability to control the speed of my car in traffic. I have recognized a recall that I am going to pursue with a dealer. There was no warning…
Fuel/propulsion System Dec 2019
When attempting to fill up gas at a fuel filling station the car will not take in any fuel from the gas station pump. It reacts like the tank is full but it is not. A very small steady flow of fuel will flow (approx 20cents) and then overflow as if it is full. This is a…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3C3CFFAR0DT753942 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.