VIN Decoder Results

KNDJN2A2XF7811919

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

KIA

Vehicle Model

Soul

Vehicle Trim

GL(Middle-low grade)

Additional Information

Error Text

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

Vehicle Descriptor

KNDJN2A2*F7

Manufacturer Name

KIA CORPORATION

Model Year

2015

Plant City

GWANGJU

Vehicle Type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Plant Country

SOUTH KOREA

Plant Company Name

Kia Motors Corporation

Trim2

Series2

Wagon body style

Body Class

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

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)

Displacement (CC)

1600.0

Displacement (CI)

97.63799055157

Displacement (L)

1.6

Engine Model

DOHC GDI GAMMA

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Valve Train Design

Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)

Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type

Stoichiometric Gasoline Direct Injection (SGDI)

Seat Belt Type

Manual

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)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

KND World Manufacturer Identifier

JN2A2 Vehicle Descriptor Section

X Check Digit

F7811919 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

★★★★★ 5/5

Frontal Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Side Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Rollover

★★★★☆ 4/5

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

EPA Fuel Economy

City

24 MPG

Highway

30 MPG

Combined

26 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,600

CO2 Emissions

335.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Regular

Safety Recalls (4 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2015 KIA Soul

Source

NHTSA Database

ENGINE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.

Consequence: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free

Campaign: 20V750000

ENGINE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons ...

Consequence: Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. The leaking oil may contact the exha

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the Catalytic Overheating Protection Engine Control Unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. In addition, the catalytic converter

Campaign: 19V120000

STEERING

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.

Consequence: If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2017. Owners may contac

Campaign: 17V608000

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Owner Complaints (890)

Total Complaints

890

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

ENGINE

"The vehicle exhibited a severe mechanical engine knock, significant magnetic iron debris in the engine oil, and subsequently triggered diagnostic trouble code P1326 (Bearing Wear Limit Exceeded). This indicates imminent connecting rod bearing failure..."

ODI #11740279

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

"On the highway, not reaching speed at expected RPM, try increasing power and RPM stops climbing at 3500, and speed decreases suddenly, car starts bucking, check engine light flashing. I pull over, stop, and keep going after several minutes idling wit..."

ODI #11739274

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