Issue ID | 1325854 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10915632 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 26/07/16 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Head lights go out at night and daytime when in motion at least 5 times and have stayed out for as long as 20 seconds. Switch is in the on position. Has happened when in motion, turning with signal on, when setting still in traffic, in motion when taken to the dealer, sitting still in dealer service writing area. Green light on dash display sometimes goes out and sometimes stays on even when the lights go off. Lights were malfunctioning the first time i took it to the dealer--head lights were off, parking lights were on and switch was in the on position--the problem could not be reproduced when connected to diagnostic equipment. Dealer will not fix until problem is detected by diagnostic equip. Battery has also been rundown when parked for as short a period as 3 1/2 days when nothing has been left plugged in. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WEST FRIENDSHIP, MD |
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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