Issue ID | 1590671 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11242856 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 01/06/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was burning an excessive amount of oil. The contact checked the oil and noticed that the dipstick was dry; however, the oil was dark after it was changed. In addition, the check engine indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to matthews auto group (3721 vestal rd d, vestal, ny 13850, (607) 584-5354) where an oil consumption test was performed. It was determined that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil, but there were no visible leaks. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number: 19v120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 116,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 116000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WALTON, NY |
VIN pattern | KNDJP3A59G7XXXXXX |
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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