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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNDJ23AU0L7••••••2020 Kia SOUL
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2020 Kia SOUL build (21 vs 7).
21on this build
365on the model
49builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 15Power Train 3Electrical System 2Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TraincrashNov 2020
The contact owns a 2020 kia soul. The contact stated that after stopping, the vehicle shifter was switched from reverse to the park position. While the driver was exiting, the vehicle erroneously drove forward and crashed into the carport poll. During the incident the contact…
EngineJun 2026
I recently bought this 2020 Kia soul the 2 L engine and I’ve noticed every 700 miles 1 quart of oil in this concerns me because how do I not affect it would’ve ran dry and burn the motor up that me is safety. I understand that they have it to replace motor and engine for the…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2025
Vehicle paint is bubbling and pealing. This is the Snow White Pearl paint. Dealer's response is that it is not their problem and the manufacturer states that they will not make any repairs or compensation. There are also numerous rust spots all over the car as shown in attached…
Electrical SystemOct 2024
While driving vehicle; stalling, sputtering, failure to shift gears, engine knocking/shaking car. Altinator was replaced and stopped sputtering. Following day I was going 55 mph and car completely stalled out on a busy road and almost got rear ended and car lost power car was…
Service BrakesMar 2023
My car will not turn on
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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 KNDJ23AU0L7062611 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.