Issue ID | 1569891 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11217701 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 03/06/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Soul began using excessive amounts of oil. I did all the oil changes at the dealer. While specs say every 5000 miles, we were changing it at 3000 and adding in a quart every 1000 miles between changes. Car performance has dropped significantly in the last year. They said it was my plugs. The last two times in, they said it was my catalytic converter (4 yrs old; 145k miles). 1st quote was 1300. Last quote was 1600. They told me they removed it to confirm that was the problem. My son crawled under the car and flat out said they lied. It was never removed. He was the one to find that there is a recall out for kia souls specifically for this issue. The vin is not covered. I am asking that this car be added to the list as it sounds horrible and is a risk to drive. I have rented a car last week and my son is loaning me a car this week. I am attaching a picture of the converter. My son notes that if they removed it to test their conclusion, then the bolts would show signs of removal and that they would have had to weld that back pipe. **date** i am putting today's date since i do not know which date to use. It is my opinion that the excessive oil use starting a couple of years ago was the first indication that the catalytic converter was causing problems. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DIMONDALE, MI |
VIN pattern | KNDJP3A56F7XXXXXX |
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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