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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNDJ23AU6L7••••••2020 Kia SOUL
That is about average for the 2020 Kia SOUL — 8 complaints per build across 49 builds.
12on this build
377on the model
49builds in total
Most reportedEngine 9Steering 2Structure 1Wheels 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineJul 2026
A service campaign/safety recall was issued, necessitating an engine replacement. Bramlett Kia in [XXX], performed this service in late May/early June of 2025. It took them an entire six weeks to do the work. Upon completion of the job, my husband attempted to drive it off their…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2022
My car was stolen using a usb cord. The manufacturer needs to correct this error in design. There are internet videos detailing how to steal these cars. The consumer is left to foot the expense of this design error
Exterior LightingAug 2020
Brand new car with 6k miles and when it rains the headlights fill up with so much moisture it's blocking output from the light and causing flickering with the bulb interminably. This is causing me to pull of the road during rainfall and at night and I was informed this is normal…
SteeringMay 2019
The idle stop - start system seems to be broken. Whenever I pull up to a light and stop the engine shuts off. Then, when I try to accelerate the engine starts but the calibers lock up on the disc creating a loud groaning sound. It causes the car to shutter and barely go forward.…
EngineNov 2025
The engine stalled. I was in a left turning lanev(which there's 2 left turning lanes and I was in the far left turning lane when the vehicle stalled and I had to get out in heavy traffic and push the vehicle to the gas station to the right of me. Cars were coming so close to me…
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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 KNDJ23AU6L7733246 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.