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KNDJ23AU1L7••••••2020 Kia SOUL
This build draws 4.3× more complaints than the average 2020 Kia SOUL build (33 vs 8).
33on this build
377on the model
49builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 24Electrical System 6Power Train 5Fuel/propulsion System 3
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemcrashApr 2023
Car subject to theft SEE NHSTA press release Feb. 14, 2003 The press release announced a fix had already been achieved (EMPHASIS ADDED): Hyundai and Kia HAVE developed theft deterrent software for millions of their vehicles that lack an immobilizer and will provide it FREE of…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashSep 2020
While pulling into driveway and coming to a stop and the engine turned off . I let my foot off the brake and the car took off like a rocket and hit a parked car in our driveway . It pushed the parked vehicle forward about 2 feet until the car stopped . This is a dirt driveway. I…
EngineSep 2026
The contact owned a 2020 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while attempting to operate the vehicle, the engine seized and the vehicle failed to start. When attempting to start the vehicle, a knock turnover was present, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact…
Unknown Or OtherOct 2024
I am filing a complaint about my paint. It is fading and on the roof and hood
Power TrainJun 2024
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH and attempting to pass another vehicle, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate while the RPMs were significantly high. The contact stated that she intendedly decelerated…
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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 KNDJ23AU1L7016849 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.