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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNDJT2A6XC7••••••2012 Kia SOUL
That is about average for the 2012 Kia SOUL — 18 complaints per build across 27 builds.
24on this build
486on the model
27builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 11Steering 9Electrical System 5Wheels 1
What owners of this build wrote
Exterior LightingfireFeb 2021
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated there was an abnormal fuel odor inside of the vehicle. Additionally, the brake lights were inoperable prior to replacing the rear taillight housings. After replacing the brake lamp housings, the contact became aware that the…
Electrical SystemAug 2025
I had some work done on the drive train of my car by a local mechanic. When I picked up the car, the Brake light and the Low Tire light were on. I asked the mechanic to see about getting them turned off. He came to me a bit later, said they tried to replace a fuse connected to…
SteeringMar 2025
Premature wear of the motor-driven power steering (MDPS) flexible coupling. This wear causes a "knock" or "clunk" noise when turning the steering wheel, especially at a stop, and may be accompanied by a tight or loose steering feel
EngineJul 2023
I was driving at night down a major highway when the car stopped dead. I towed it to a repair shop and they told me that the engine was completely gone. They informed me that there was a class actions case on Kias due to engine failure. I need my Kia to have the engine replaced…
Air BagsMay 2022
On April 25, 2022 the airbag light illuminated on the 2012 Kia soul. It was taken to the shop a Kia dealer on May 3, 2022. We were told by the mechanic that a contact assembly clock spring malfunctioned and if not repaired would be dangerous to drive the car because the 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 KNDJT2A6XC7387906 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.