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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNDJ23AU7L7••••••2020 Kia SOUL
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2020 Kia SOUL build (20 vs 8).
20on this build
368on the model
49builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 14Power Train 3Electrical System 3Engine And Engine Cooling 2
What owners of this build wrote
EnginecrashFeb 2024
When taken for oil changes, no oil is left on stick and motor will lock and cut off. I have to restart the car to get it to turn on
Power TrainApr 2026
Engine shut off while making a turn. Took car to mechanic and he stated that the car did not display any error messages. The car also over heated while driving in freeway
Engine And Engine CoolingJul 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that the check engine, low oil, and battery warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an…
Unknown Or OtherOct 2023
Unknown. Im honestly not sure if this complaint would fit in this category. I have contacted Kia multiple times and have gotten no response. I had my Kia updated with the anti theft system and i have gotten denied insurance more than once due to the fact that the update does not…
Electrical SystemSep 2021
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shaking, vibrating and a loss of motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The engine was…
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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 KNDJ23AU7L7716536 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.