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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNDJN2A20J7••••••2018 Kia SOUL
That is about average for the 2018 Kia SOUL — 6 complaints per build across 33 builds.
8on this build
210on the model
33builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 4Power Train 2Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OthercrashfireJun 2020
During a front end accident the car burst into flames and the driver was trapped and passed away at the scene
EngineJul 2025
I have owned this car now, for 3 years and uh, in those 3 years, I have had to add a quart of oil to it every week. There is a problem with oil consumption. It does not burn it and it does not leak it. And uh, apparently, kia says there is no problem. So in my opinion, the 1.6 l…
Power TrainJan 2023
Code P0507 Keep causing engine light to turn on. Replaced air filter, MAP sensor, and had throttle body relearned. Also, Alternator was said to not be working after car stalled. Alternator is not working again 1 month after proper replacement of alternator and serpentine belt.…
SteeringMay 2019
First incident took place on a city street, thanksgiving night 2018. Made left turn at light, lost control of steering wheel, ran up onto sidewalk and back into the street. Second incident occurred the night before mother's day 2019, made right turn at light and lost control of…
EngineAug 2024
I have a 2018 Kia Soul Base Model with a 1.6 L engine. At the moment, the engine is making a loud knocking noise when the car is running. Also, upon checking the vvt solenoid there were metal shavings as well, which is a common symptom of engine failure. The safety of mine as…
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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 KNDJN2A20J7900441 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.