Issue ID | 1684876 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11351117 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 23/08/20 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Car began losing power while driving (using cruise control) on busy highway (city, 4 lanes of traffic; 8/23/2020). Driver immediately stopped driving car and tried to find safe location to stop. Car started making loud noises from engine. Car was towed to kia dealership (8/24/2020). Kia employee reported hearing the noise upon starting the car, and stated he knew immediately that a rod malfunctioned and oil leaked into engine. Kia did not do further inspection. Engine/car is totaled and cannot be driven. Kia quoted $7,400 repair. Said this was caused by lack of oil change from owner. Car has regular oil changes with paperwork to confirm user maintenance. Kia souls with 1. 6l engine have a recall for the same issue. Car's last oil change was approximately 2500 miles ago. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87700 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MURFREESBORO, TN |
VIN pattern | KNDJP3A51E7XXXXXX |
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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