Issue ID | 1632234 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11297040 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2020 |
File date | 29/11/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving on a southeast texas 2 lane road with a posted speed limit of 70mph, i was following a truck going less than 50mph. When visibility was clear, i pulled out to pass the truck. At about 3/4 throttle, the transmission downshifted to provide more power but the vehicle suddenly lost power in the oncoming lane of the roadway about halfway around the 18 wheeler. At this point, i started to see oncoming vehicles, at which time, i applied wot. The engine light immediately came on and flashed 3 times and the car felt to be sputtering and in some type of limp mode. I made a split second decision to brake hard and squeeze back in behind the 18 wheeler to avoid a head on collision. The situation was made worse by a vehicle behind me simultaneously trying to pass the 18 wheeler. Stopping at the next gas station i notice sputtering even in park at even very light throttle. I turned off the vehicle hoping that the ecu needed to reset. It did reset and the problem went away. Had i not made the decision i did when passing and had the person behind me not also applied the brakes quickly, i would likely have been in some type of collision whether it be head on or having to swerve off the roadway completely to avoid oncoming vehicles. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MANOR, TX |
VIN pattern | KNDJ53AF3L7XXXXXX |
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 | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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