2018 KIA Soul Plus — VIN KNDJP3A54J7527172
VIN KNDJP3A54J7527172 decodes to a 2018 KIA Soul Plus sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv] with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, assembled in GWANG-JU, SOUTH KOREA. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 KIA Soul model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
2018 KIA Soul Plus specifications decoded from VIN KNDJP3A54J7527172
| VIN | KNDJP3A54J7527172 |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | KIA |
| Model | Soul |
| Trim / series | Plus |
| Body style | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] |
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Drivetrain | 4x2 |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-speed |
| Doors | 4 |
| GVWR | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
| Plant of assembly | GWANG-JU, SOUTH KOREA |
| Manufacturer | KIA CORPORATION |
| Vehicle type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Source: NHTSA vPIC, the manufacturer-submitted build record. Decoded 2026-08-20.
Safety recalls for the 2018 KIA Soul
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 KIA Soul model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
- 22V031000 — 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.
How to check VIN KNDJP3A54J7527172 before you buy
- Confirm the VIN reads KNDJP3A54J7527172 — Check the 17-character VIN through the bottom-left corner of the windshield or on the driver-side door jamb sticker and confirm it matches KNDJP3A54J7527172 exactly.
- Review the free NHTSA build record — Compare the decoded specs above — 2018, KIA, Soul, Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV], 2.0L 4-cylinder — against the listing. A mismatch on trim, engine or body style is a red flag.
- Check open safety recalls — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 KIA Soul model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
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What the free decode does not include
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Frequently asked questions
What vehicle is VIN KNDJP3A54J7527172?
VIN KNDJP3A54J7527172 is a 2018 KIA Soul Plus built in GWANG-JU, SOUTH KOREA, according to the NHTSA vPIC build record.
Does the 2018 KIA Soul have open recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 KIA Soul model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
How do I get the full history for VIN KNDJP3A54J7527172?
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Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoding API
- NHTSA safety recall database
- NHTSA complaints database
- NMVTIS (U.S. DOJ) title-brand records
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