Issue ID | 1498758 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11130311 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 17/08/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia soul. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact heard an abnormal knocking noise coming from the engine compartment. In addition, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was no oil in the vehicle. The contact was concerned that there was no warning indicator to alert them of the oil level. The vehicle was also towed to crain kia of bentonville (2901 moberly ln, bentonville, ar) where the failure was confirmed. The dealer recommended that the engine be replaced. The oil alert failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BENTONVILLE, AR |
VIN pattern | KNDJP3A50E7XXXXXX |
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 | 50 |
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