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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNDJN2A26G7••••••2016 Kia SOUL
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2016 Kia SOUL build (37 vs 15).
37on this build
794on the model
52builds in total
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedEngine 20Fuel/propulsion System 7Power Train 4Engine And Engine Cooling 4
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashOct 2020
On october 28, 2020 I had a box truck slam the brakes in front of me causing me to rear end them going approximately 25/30 mph. The front of my kia was smashed into the engine and airbags did not deploy. I have sustained major long term injuries due to the airbag not deploying
EnginefireOct 2019
Car was in motion making a knocking sound. Car felt like it was going to stall so I pulled over to the shoulder. Car stalled when I stopped. I tried to start the engine again but all of the warning lights came on and nothing happened. I noticed light gray smoke coming from under…
Service BrakesJun 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 35 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. The contact’s husband, who is an independent mechanic, inspected the vehicle and became aware that the brake fluid lines were rusted and ruptured underneath…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2026
March 22, 2026: driving through town when the engine started making an odd high pitched sound then lost all acceleration and had to get it towed back to my house. No indicator lights on the dashboard came on. March 26, 2026: my mechanic diagnosed it as a catalytic converter…
Engine And Engine CoolingOct 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact heard an abnormal clunking sound coming from underneath the vehicle. In…
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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 KNDJN2A26G7843039 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.