Issue ID | 1633015 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11297585 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 21/12/19 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Headlight connector has slightly overheated and must be replaced because of slight deformity. Headlight works intermittently at times while driving, sometimes not at all. Kia is aware of this issue but will not repair without charging a fee for vehicles out of warranty. These vehicles should be recalled and repaired with no cost to consumer, due to the fact that some are failing within the specified warranty. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | AKRON, OH |
VIN pattern | KNDJP3A55E7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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