Issue ID | 1700355 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11366658 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 17/10/20 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving on the freeway (70mph) , the engine began to knock and shake the car. Then there was a bang, and several puffs of white smoke, and the car died. We had it towed to the shop, and they told us that a piston shot through the bottom of the engine block, and drained all the oil in the car. The entire engine would need to be replaced. Quoted cost to repair 9k for a used engine, 15k for a new engine. The car was well maintained, and serviced regularly.*dt consumer stated following codes from diagnostic p0326, p0014 p0303.*jb*dt consumer statedmanufacturer could not do anything about.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 108307 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SOUR LAKE, TX |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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