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2014 Kia SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1635937
Internal NHTSA #	11299920
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SOUL
Model Year	2014
File date	28/09/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My particular model of kia soul is not recalled under nhtsa campaign number 19v120000, however, i have had the catalytic converter replaced two times already and will most likely have to have it replaced a third time due the converter "internally melting." it's my understanding that model with the 1. 6l engine has been recalled but the model with the 2. 0l engine has not. The catalytic converters are failing just outside the warranty of 12k miles around the 15k mile mark each time. Every time the converter starts to fail, i'm not able to get enough power out of the engine to accelerate properly and have almost been in several accidents because of this. I've seen multiple other owners complain on forums about the same failure. I'm sure we would all like to see the additional vehicle models added to the recall.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	133000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CHARLESTON, SC
VIN pattern	KNDJP3A52E7XXXXXX
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	60
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2014 Kia SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2014 Kia SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

What is Defect?