Issue ID | 1542146 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11183257 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 31/01/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | After taking the car to my mechanic for an oil change, i was advised to take the car to the dealership because the engine was making a loud banging sound on start up. My mechanic had the vehicle over night and the engine was started cold in the morning on a quiet street. I had noticed that week, that while idling at red lights, it felt as though the car was stalling. The dealership had the car for two full days and were unable to replicate the banging sound and so could not do anything. The car went back to my mechanic for an oil change, which they completed and again had the car over night. When i picked it up, they mentioned that the banging sound had ceased; however, he mentioned that the engine was still "missing" on start up and while idling. Given the recent incidents with kia motors, am i just waiting for my car to catch on fire to be included in the recalls? It appears that only the 1. 6 liters trim level is currently included (base model). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11058 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PORT ST LUCIE, FL |
VIN pattern | KNDJP3A55G7XXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
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