Issue ID | 1717285 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11387886 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 05/01/21 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving home on us highway. Speed of 55 mph posted speed limit. The engine started to knock loudly and it lost power. I almost got hit getting it to the shoulder of the highway. Oil light was on. Checked the oil and added 3 quarts. Started engine again and oil light went out and knocking was reduced. Drove another 4 miles and the engine started to knock loudly again and it lost of power again. Barley made it home by coasting downhill. Recent oil change and have maint records. No leakage, no smoke from tail pipe. Oil pressure light never came on until it was out of oil. I read many posts of others having the same exact thing as what happen to me. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80100 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ANNANDALE, VA |
VIN pattern | KNDJP3A50G7XXXXXX |
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 | 55 |
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