Issue ID | 1555779 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11196045 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 04/04/19 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Loud pop in the engine while traveling ~70 mph. Car began to lose speed, check engine light turned up, then smoke started coming from the engine compartment. Pulled over to middle median on i-75 n and the engine compartment started on fire with 20-ft high flames. The car was fully engulfed. Usaa has claimed the car and began a fire inspection. A/c had been off at the time of the pop. Only the radio was on. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FORT MYERS, FL |
VIN pattern | KNDJP3A52E7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
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 | 70 |
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