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KNDJT2A24B7••••••2011 Kia SOUL
That is about average for the 2011 Kia SOUL — 7 complaints per build across 25 builds.
9on this build
179on the model
25builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Electrical System 2Visibility 1Seats 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesDec 2023
The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet…
EngineDec 2020
My engine light has been going off and one no problem driving the problem is when I put gas in car the car want start until I give it gas a little. I don't have problem to crank car. And after I crank my car after I pump the gas to start it. There is no problem only when I get…
Power TrainMar 2017
Theres something really wrong with my engine and other mechanical issue. I've been to kia dealership and they wont fix it because theres no recalls that have been announced. The sensor lights keep turning on and once I check it it says nothing is wrong, but the light is still on…
StructureNov 2015
While traveling at 55mph the hood released hitting the roof above the windshield. Caused damage to the roof, the hood and the fenders. Note that the hod had not been opened for over a month. Also note that the hood was in the fully closed position before starting out on the road…
Electrical SystemJan 2015
Bad wire in steering wheel, which makes horn malfunction frequently(if I repeatedly turn wheel, horn will work). This started three years ago. Car has been well maintained, and I see no recall for this issue. I also have a bad sensor under the passenger seat, which allows airbag…
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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 KNDJT2A24B7210683 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.