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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNDJN2A2XK7••••••2019 Kia SOUL
That is about average for the 2019 Kia SOUL — 5 complaints per build across 28 builds.
6on this build
130on the model
28builds in total
Most reportedEngine 4Fuel/propulsion System 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringMar 2026
2019 Kia Soul has an issue with the steering wheel coupling that needs to be replaced. This has been confirmed by a mechanic. There is a warranty extension on the MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) rubber coupling - 10 years/100,000 miles - for the 2019 Kia Soul. For some…
EngineJan 2026
I’ve had nothing but problems with this car since about a year after getting it in 2021. Constant noises with the engine engine check light coming on all the time I would bring it in and no one would be able to figure out what was going on. And then it started to get worse and I…
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2019
The kia backup camera does not work properly when its dark. You cannot see anything you cant distinguish a garbage can from a person. I went to the dealer with this problem and they said this the way they are. I believe this problem is a safety issue. I checked other kia souls…
EngineMay 2025
My 2019 Kia Soul has had excessive oil consumption issues since we bought it in 2022 or 2023. This week, the check engine light came on, and the mechanic says it is the catalytic converter. This could be a potential fire hazard if we don't take care of it, and the cost to do…
EngineFeb 2025
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding a recurring issue with my 2019 Kia Soul, which I believe falls under the same circumstances addressed in the recent recall for earlier models of the same vehicle. Despite my vehicle's VIN not being part of the recall, it has…
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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 KNDJN2A2XK7674149 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.