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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNDJN2A21K7••••••2019 Kia SOUL
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2019 Kia SOUL build (8 vs 5).
8on this build
133on the model
28builds in total
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 6Air Bags 2Electrical System 2Seat Belts 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireJun 2026
Engine and engine components caught fire while driving. This put my husbands life at risk and could have caused harm to other drivers if he was driving on a busier road. Car fire could have completely engulfed the car and caused harm or even death. Fire department was called to…
Service BrakescrashNov 2025
The contact owned a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, another vehicle stopped in front of the contact’s vehicle and the brake pedal was depressed to attempt to avoid a crash; however, the vehicle skidded and crashed into the rear of the…
Power TrainJan 2026
Sudden vibration on the engine while driving. No power upon acceleration. Heavily oil consumption. Had a problem on the seat belt with in couple of year of purchased, however the dealer fixed it for free. Catalytic converter was brooked at 80k milage exactly when the warranty…
EngineMay 2025
Excessive oil consumption
Exterior LightingFeb 2024
Drivers side back brake light kept going out and now sometimes the whole tail light goes out
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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 KNDJN2A21K7918898 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.