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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNDJN2A23G7••••••2016 Kia SOUL
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2016 Kia SOUL build (34 vs 15).
34on this build
803on the model
52builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 22Electrical System 5Fuel/propulsion System 4Engine And Engine Cooling 4
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireJul 2021
Catalytic converter failed, sending pieces into engine, causing engine to catch fire. Melted some major components while driving. Same thing as last MAJOR recall in which Kia Replaced my engine. So, this was a BRAND new 1 1/2 year old engine. This vehicle is currently at Keifer…
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was…
StructureOct 2024
Kia Soul 2016 white color. The factory paint is peeling off completely
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2024
I believe my vehicle is apart of a recall that affects the same vehicle Yr./Mk./Mdl. As mine. When my VIN was searched by the service department at the dealer (same manufacture) it said no recall. I was told that the recall was for the vehicles from a different assembly plant.…
Electrical SystemMar 2023
The headlights will turn off and on randomly without warning. My driving panel shows no indicator or warning lights. This is an ongoing and extremely dangerous issue. I’m told it will be very expensive to diagnose and repair due to the need to remove the entire steering section…
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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 KNDJN2A23G7315068 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.