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2014 Kia SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1657804
Internal NHTSA #	11322140
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SOUL
Model Year	2014
File date	20/01/20
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I got in my car and left work. As soon as i started to drive it was making a horrible noise. I immediately drove it to the local mechanic which is in close proximity to my work. It was diagnosed by both that shop, and a kia dealership shop as having "connecting rod knock." i was advised not to drive it because it is unsafe. It is at risk of either a sudden stall, which could cause a crash or, a rod may be thrown out the side of the block, puncturing engine oil causing a fire. In addition, the repair is essentially a new engine, which costs over 10k. I have repeatedly sought remedy via kia corporation to no avail. Kia has refused to fix this dangerous car despite there being a recall on this exact issue on the 2014 kia soul but, the loophole they are sticking with is that mine has the bigger engine. I've had this car about a year and a half, driven it just over 5,000 miles, have done regular oil changes and only done small town, light driving. The car has just over 64,347 miles on it. There has been media coverage about this exact issue that states kia has many more faulty vehicles that need recall status, souls being mentioned. That article is here: https://www. Wsbtv. Com/news/local/kia-recalls-another-192k-cars-due-risk-engine-fire/ajxphzfahrczzjcxmmvrw3dxpy/. I respectfully request nhtsa help in requiring that kia completely fix this manufacturing defect that has left this car useless and unsafe. It would be so greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	64347
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SULTAN, WA
VIN pattern	KNDJP3A53E7XXXXXX
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	40
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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

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