Issue ID | 1729530 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11399604 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 15/02/21 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2016 kia soul /w 2. 0 liter long block engine. Approximately 85k miles at the time of engine failure due to spontaneous oil loss. Vehicle had been well maintained with regular oil changes. Dealership and kia corporate refuse to provide any consideration that the failure is due to mfg. Defect despite numerous reported incidents of this exact failure. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA |
VIN pattern | KNDJP3A53G7XXXXXX |
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 | 30 |
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