2020 KIA SOUL LX, S, X-Line

The auction record identifies the vehicle as having a salvage certificate of title, with “REAR END” listed as the primary damage. The visible rear bumper removal, exposed rear components, and deformation at the rear corners support the stated rear-end damage claim. However, the salvage-title status cannot be independently confirmed from the provided images. The rear bumper cover is missing across the lower rear, exposing the underlying rear panel, mounting points, wiring, and other inner components. Bumper-corner covers and related exterior trim are also absent on both sides. The lower rear body panel beneath the liftgate has irregular folds and deformation across the center and right side. Both rear corners show additional damage: the left rear corner is displaced around the tail lamp and wheel-arch area, while the right rear quarter-panel edge near the tail lamp is visibly irregular and deformed. Based on the VIN decode, this is a 2020 Kia Soul multipurpose vehicle with front-wheel drive/4x2 configuration, a gasoline 2.0-liter four-cylinder MPI NU engine, and seating for five. The vehicle was manufactured by Kia Corporation in South Korea. The decoded safety equipment includes front, side, and curtain airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, ABS, a direct tire-pressure monitoring system, and a standard rear visibility system. One official NHTSA recall is listed for this vehicle configuration: campaign 21V259000 concerns certain 2020–2021 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter Nu MPI engine. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, potentially causing engine damage, stalling, or an oil leak onto hot exhaust components. Kia’s stated remedy includes inspection and, if necessary, engine replacement, together with installation of Piston Ring Noise Sensing System software. Recall completion for this specific vehicle should be verified with Kia using the VIN.