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2016 Kia SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1716995
Internal NHTSA #	11387700
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SOUL
Model Year	2016
File date	08/01/21
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Catalytic overheating, burnt out the spark plugs and harness. Car lost all power and would not go faster than about 20mph which was very dangerous in traffic. Car had to be towed. All other 2016 kia soul with 1. 6l i-4 dohc gasoline direct injection (gdi) have been included in recall to fix this issue and this series of vin should be included and covered as well. Can lead to total engine failure and replacement necessary. Dealership now wants $2000 to fix this issue that may have already done permanent damage to the engine. This would leave us footing the bill for replacement engine that is needed later because of damage done when motor was burning gas too hot. This kia soul needs to be added to the recall already in insistence.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	95000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BELLA VISTA, AR
VIN pattern	KNDJN2A2XG7XXXXXX
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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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2016 Kia SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2016 Kia SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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