KNDJ23AU8L7729232

Available vehicle information

VIN
KNDJ23AU8L7729232
Model year
2020
Country
South Korea
Record status
water damage

VIN structure

KND WMI · J23AU8 VDS · L7729232 VIS
WMI KND World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS J23AU8 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS L7729232 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code L Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 7 Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make KIA
Model Soul
Model year 2020
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
Doors 4
Plant city GWANG-JU
Plant country SOUTH KOREA
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

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1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 21V259000

ENGINE

Report received: 13/04/2021

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.

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About VIN KNDJ23AU8L7729232

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN KNDJ23AU8L7729232 with a 2020. The available archive information lists South Korea as the vehicle country and water damage as the record status.

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