| Issue ID | 1462841 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11089999 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL EV |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 19/04/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Owner was driving on interstate 80 heading east at apx 65 miles per hour. With no warning , oil light started flashing ,car seized up and started making a very loud banging. Owner is a 22 year old new driver and was very lucky to have not been killed. Vehicle has been towed to an authorized kia dealer. The same dealership owner purchased car. Mileage is 78. 000 miles and oil changes have been done at recommended intervals. Owner is waiting to hear from dealership service department. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SACRAMENTO, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNDJP3A53F7XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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