2018 Kia soul Plus
KNDJP3A58J7592011
Vehicle history report for the 2018 Kia soul (VIN KNDJP3A58J7592011). Red. Title: Clean. 95,056 mi reported. Registered in Al. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
What's a 2018 Kia soul worth?
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2018 Kia soul.
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Safety recalls 1
AIR BAGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 218 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Kia soul, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 218
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2018 Kia soul.
ENGINE
This Kia has an oil consumption issue I need to add oil every 3 to 4 hundred miles also my oil gets black at least 1 week after an oil change.
NHTSA ODI #11763086ENGINE
This Kia has an oil consumption issue I need to add oil every 3 to 4 hundred miles also my oil gets black at least 1 week after an oil change.
NHTSA ODI #11763087ENGINE
This Kia has an oil consumption issue I need to add oil every 3 to 4 hundred miles also my oil gets black at least 1 week after an oil change.
NHTSA ODI #11763088ENGINE
This Kia has an oil consumption issue I need to add oil every 3 to 4 hundred miles also my oil gets black at least 1 week after an oil change.
NHTSA ODI #11763089ENGINE
This Kia has an oil consumption issue I need to add oil every 3 to 4 hundred miles also my oil gets black at least 1 week after an oil change.
NHTSA ODI #11763090UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
My car has very high oil consumption. I regularly take it for oil changes and have never missed an oil change. In between oil changes I need to put anywhere between 2-3 bottles of oil in. I have taken it in to the dealership for a couple of oil consumption tests that both failed step one so they kept it overnight and did some kind of flush or cleanse and the…
NHTSA ODI #11756115ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
The vehicle is suffering from an extreme internal engine oil consumption defect, burning approximately 3 quarts of engine oil every 500 to 600 miles with no external leaks. The internal oil burning heavily fouled the vehicle's ignition system (spark plugs and coil packs), causing severe engine misfires and a sudden vehicle stall while operating in motion on …
NHTSA ODI #11752835ENGINE
My 2018 Kia Soul has failed on oil consumption test and needs and engine replacement. Kia knows of these issues with these cars but will not cover the engine replacement cost bc the class action suit does not cover oil consumption failure only rod bearings. This will be an issue sooner or later with the oil problem. Kia has several recalls on other vehicles …
NHTSA ODI #11751809+ 210 more complaints on record.
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Frequently asked questions
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Is the VIN KNDJP3A58J7592011 valid?
KNDJP3A58J7592011 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in South Korea. It decodes to the 2018 Kia soul.
Does the 2018 Kia soul have any open safety recalls?
Yes — 1 open NHTSA safety recall is on record for the 2018 Kia soul. Recall repairs are carried out free by any franchised dealer; see the recall details above.
What is a fair price for a 2018 Kia soul?
Comparable 2018 Kia soul listings run roughly $11,888–$18,995, typically around $15,316 (from 31 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Kia soul get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2018 Kia soul at about 27 mpg combined (25 city / 30 highway).
Data last checked 1 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.