Issue ID | 1661214 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11324663 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2020 |
File date | 11/05/20 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Traveling on garden state pkwy about 70 mph. Could feel the car "bucking". Then the engine suddenly raced and revved to highest level. Was able to pull off the road and turned engine off. Started but wouldn't go into gear. Restarted and was able to drive home. Kia had vehicle towed to the dealer. Have been told full transmission replacement necessary. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4200 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | OCEAN CITY, NJ |
VIN pattern | KNDJ33AU1L7XXXXXX |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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