VIN KNDJ23AU4M7746451

Vehicle identification record for VIN KNDJ23AU4M7746451. This page brings together available vehicle specifications, safety recall information, crash-test data, fuel economy details and archived records associated with this VIN.

Vehicle information for VIN KNDJ23AU4M7746451

VIN
KNDJ23AU4M7746451
Make
Hyundai
Model year
2021
Country
South Korea
Record status
structural damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 ENGINE
21V259000 13/04/2021 View details
Summary

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 began June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC209.

Recall 2 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
25V099000 17/02/2025 View details
Summary

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 mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC336.

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OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCE · NHTSA

Crash Test & Safety Ratings

4/5
2021 Kia Soul SUV FWD
Overall Safety Rating ★★★★☆ 4 out of 5
Frontal Crash ★★★★☆
Side Crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★☆
Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 27 MPG
Highway 32 MPG
Combined 29 MPG
Engine displacement 1.6 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 309.0 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $2100
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

KND WMI · J23AU4 VDS · M7746451 VIS
WMI KND World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS J23AU4 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS M7746451 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code M Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 7 Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make KIA
Model Soul
Model year 2021
Manufacturer KIA CORPORATION
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Trim LX, S, X-Line
Engine model MPI NU
Displacement 2.0 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 147 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Drive type 4x2
Plant city GWANG-JU
Plant country SOUTH KOREA
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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