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KNDJX3A50F7••••••2015 Kia SOUL
This build is quieter than most: 9 complaints against 17 for the average 2015 Kia SOUL build.
9on this build
875on the model
51builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 5Electrical System 2Vehicle Speed Control 2Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainfireDec 2024
Description of Incident: The engine has experienced a failure that causes oil to blow back from the engine, covering components both under and outside of the engine cover. This has resulted in oil accumulating on the exhaust and other hot components, creating a significant fire…
Electrical SystemSep 2022
My oil is burning and it's been changed several times and is BLACK the next day plus my electrical system is messed up
EngineFeb 2022
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle to continue driving;…
Vehicle Speed ControlJun 2021
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at low speeds and accelerating the vehicle was pulling. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving there was an undetermined abnormal sound detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJul 2019
65k miles, 4 year old car and one day it just quit working and had no oil and the engine went bad
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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 KNDJX3A50F7779654 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.