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KNDJX3A53E7••••••2014 Kia SOUL
This build is quieter than most: 6 complaints against 23 for the average 2014 Kia SOUL build.
6on this build
869on the model
38builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 5Visibility 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireNov 2017
While driving on the highway, the dash board started turn off and on the car began to lose power. I pulled off to the side and the lights on the dash came on and the car shut down completely.within a few minutes smoke started coming from the hood of the car followed by a small…
EngineOct 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, an abnormal sound and odor was coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that…
VisibilityJul 2015
The contact owns a 2014 kia soul. While driving 60 mph, the sunroof exploded independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the glass needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
EngineSep 2024
The engine light and oil light were coming on and the engine was making horrible noises. My wife called me and we had it towed to the nearest dealer, Allentown KIA. The paperwork we received from KIA stated if those 3 things occur, get towed and the dealer will look the car over…
EngineFeb 2020
Noticed after getting an oil change not even a month later the car was low on oil. Complained to kia dealership that they didn't fill my oil up when I got an oil change. Brought it back in for a top off and it did the same thing again. Monitored the oil consumption for 2-3…
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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 KNDJX3A53E7036145 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.