Issue ID | 1600366 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11255080 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 11/09/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Damaged engine due to oil system issue. Dealership serviced ever since purchase. During the first mile of the last drive a engine noise began. The vehicle was immediately stopped and engine shut off. Upon further inspection, the oil showed low and it is believed that the engine spun a bearing. Car does not have any leaks, no burning oil out of the exhaust. The vehicle is within oil change factory recommendation and only 65 thousand miles on motor. Vehicle speed was 25 mph on a city street. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SOUTH JORDAN, UT |
VIN pattern | KNDJP3A5XG7XXXXXX |
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 | 25 |
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