Issue ID | 1591471 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11243417 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 04/08/19 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On 8/4/19 i was heading to work when my car decided not to go anymore. I was at an intersection making a left turn when all of a sudden my car did not want to accelerate. I could not get passed 3000 rpms. Felt the engine rev up but would only go 30 mph. At first i thought it was me, because the whole ride everything was smooth sailing and then this happend out of nowhere. So i gave it a little more gas and could feel the engine struggling. I came to the next red light and when i started to give gas it just jerked and i rolled into the nearest gas station. Immediately shut the car off and checked the oil. Because as i accelerated at the next light once green the oil light came on and kept blinking. I just changed it two months ago! There was no smoke or burning smell. No oil under car or any other fluid. I had to have car towed home, late to work because i got a ride in. Called the dealership and they wanted to charge me 6 to 8 thousand for a new engine once diagnosed. My car is out of warranty. There are 79,000 miles on it. I have been reading articles about the same thing happening to me. There is a recall for the exact same issues but for a 1. 6l. Mine is a 2. 0. Why isn't the manufacturer taking any initiative to look into my size engine when i'm having the same problems. I dont have 6 to 8 thousand for this. Please investigate. Please tell me i have some sort of chance of getting anything fixed at the dealership. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LORIS, SC |
VIN pattern | KNDJP3A58G7XXXXXX |
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 | 15 |
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