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KNDJT2A54D7••••••2013 Kia SOUL
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2013 Kia SOUL build (39 vs 20).
39on this build
628on the model
32builds in total
3involved a crash
2involved a fire
5injuries
Most reportedEngine 19Electrical System 5Service Brakes 5Steering 5
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireJan 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 60mph when the engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road. The contact was informed by a passerby that the engine was on fire. The contact…
Air BagscrashSep 2021
I was driving doing about 30 mph and hit a boulder and came to complete stop and my air bags did not deploy. And there is another feature vogue or on star that is spouse to call for help did not go off either
Engine And Engine CoolingfireJul 2020
The contact owns a 2013 kia soul. The contact stated that the piston blew without warning and caused oil to leak into the engine and caused the engine to burn. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling) the vehicle…
Electrical SystemcrashOct 2012
Airbag exploded on impact with gaping holes with heavy smoke coming out with hot heat causing redness to my chest and redness to my hands and a blow to my wrist that caused fracture to my left wrist
SteeringMay 2026
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and attempting to start the vehicle, there was a popping and knocking sound coming from the steering wheel. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken…
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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 KNDJT2A54D7579119 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.