Issue ID | 1611067 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11269261 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 08/10/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2016 kia soul. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle made a strange noise. The contact stopped the vehicle, added two quarts of oil, and continued to drive. Suddenly, a loud pop sound was heard. The contact and three passengers exited the vehicle and saw flames coming from the engine area. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the fire. Both police and fire reports were filed. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a tow yard. There were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GRANTS PASS, OR |
VIN pattern | KNDJN2A22G7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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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