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KNDJT2A53D7••••••2013 Kia SOUL
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2013 Kia SOUL build (37 vs 20).
37on this build
625on the model
32builds in total
2involved a crash
6involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 24Steering 5Engine And Engine Cooling 5Air Bags 3
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJan 2025
On 1-16-25 I was involved in a vehicle crash in which the airbags "did not" deploy. The vehicle is at my home, the brakes locked also. I have photos. No inspection to my knowledge. Yet. Insurance claim was filed. I do not have a police report yet. No warning lights or sensors
EnginefireFeb 2023
Vehicle traveled down I-65 normal cruising. Had a check engine light illuminated. Code pulled as a P0420 diagnosed for Catalytic Converter. Because of this code, the oxygen sensors eventually went out. Sensors were replaced. Two months later the code for O2 sensors being bad…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)fireJan 2019
A couple of weeks ago my factory radio system stopped working. Since then it will come on by itself and go back out without warning and I am unable to operate it in any way or to cut power on or off to it. A couple of days ago it smelled like it was on fire and smoke came out of…
Service BrakescrashJan 2018
Starting in 2018, on 6 occasions and at least 3 times in 2019, when I try to brake the car actually accelerates. It has happened while driving on streets and in parking lots. I have taken it to 2 dealers and both have been unable to assist me, as they say they can't duplicate…
Engine And Engine CoolingOct 2023
I had and oil change refused because the dip stick showed no oil. I had to add an additional oil of 2.5 quarts to get the oil change done at another service center. There was no visible oil leeks. The 1.6L engine burned thru the oil in 3000 miles. My odometer reads 96361 miles
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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 KNDJT2A53D7639262 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.