VIN Decoder Results

KNDJ33AU6M7758453

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

KIA

Vehicle Model

Soul

Vehicle Trim

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

KNDJ33AU*M7

Manufacturer Name

KIA CORPORATION

Model Year

2021

Plant City

GWANG-JU

Vehicle Type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Plant Country

SOUTH KOREA

Series2

Wagon Body Style

Base Price ($)

23350.00

Body Class

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Wheel Base (inches) From

102.4

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Number Of Wheels

Wheel Size Front (inches)

Wheel Size Rear (inches)

Steering Location

Left-Hand Drive (LHD)

Number Of Seats

Number Of Seat Rows

Transmission Style

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Drive Type

4x2

Axles

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

2000.0

Displacement (CI)

122.04748818946

Displacement (L)

2.0

Engine Model

MPI NU

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Valve Train Design

Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)

Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type

Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)

Engine Brake (hp) From

147

Engine Manufacturer

KMC

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Seat Belt: All Positions

Curtain Air Bag Locations

1st and 2nd Rows

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Standard

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Auto-Reverse System For Windows And Sunroofs

Standard

Keyless Ignition

Standard

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Standard

Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)

Standard

Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)

Standard

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Standard

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Standard

Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)

Standard

Backup Camera

Standard

Daytime Running Light (DRL)

Standard

Headlamp Light Source

LED

Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching

Standard

VIN Breakdown

KND World Manufacturer Identifier

J33AU Vehicle Descriptor Section

6 Check Digit

M7758453 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

★★★★☆ 4/5

Frontal Crash

★★★★☆ 4/5

Side Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Rollover

★★★★☆ 4/5

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

EPA Fuel Economy

City

27 MPG

Highway

32 MPG

Combined

29 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,050

CO2 Emissions

309.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Regular

Safety Recalls (2 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2021 KIA Soul

Source

NHTSA Database

ENGINE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.

Consequence: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Kia will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. The recall bega

Campaign: 21V259000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.

Consequence: Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were

Campaign: 25V099000

Owner Complaints (198)

Total Complaints

198

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

ENGINE

"My 2021 Kia Soul experienced repeated overheating despite replacement of major cooling system components including the thermostat and water pump. The vehicle continued to overheat and was later diagnosed by a Kia dealership with engine damage requiri..."

ODI #11733263

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

"What component or system failed or malfunctioned? The engine (piston rings) and catalytic converter failed. The catalytic converter is available for inspection upon request. How was safety put at risk? The engine ran low on oil without any externa..."

ODI #11732502

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