Issue ID | 1520277 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11156931 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 30/11/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Oil light came on, pulled over to check oil. As car slowed down the oil light started to blink, the check engine light came on, and the engine started to knock and misfire. When the car got to about 15-20 mph it stalled / cut off and i had to coast to a parking lot to stop. Car turned back on, but immediately began squeaking and knocking badly. Car was towed to a shop where we were told the motor is "blown". Since all service records could not be provided kia will not honor the warranty (under 60k miles), even though the owners manual specifically states that a lack of maintenance records cannot be the sole reason warranty claims are denied. The previous version of this motor is already recalled, and this version is already suspected to be defective as well. Quoted roughly $6,000 to repair the motor, has a replacement is not available, and all motors are backordered from the manufacturer. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FREEVILLE, NY |
VIN pattern | KNDJP3A51G7XXXXXX |
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 | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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