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2010 KIA SOUL Equipment Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	976746
Internal NHTSA #	10509260
Manufacurer	Kia Motors Corporation
Brand	KIA
Model	SOUL
Model Year	2010
File date	18/04/13
Component	EQUIPMENT
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The factory provided keys for the car are integrated remote wireless entry key fobs and concealed ignition key. To reveal the key, a button on the fob is pressed and a spring loaded arm rotates the key out of the fob so it can be inserted into the steering column mounted ignition switch. On the day of the incident, after parking the car i went to turn off the ignition by rotating the key fob counter clockwise. When i did the armature that holds the key snapped off leaving the key in the ignition and the engine running. As only a small portion of the key remained exposed, it was very difficult to turn the engine off and i was not able to restart the car as not enough of the key projected to apply rotational force to. It would seem the ability to turn off the car in emergencies is crucial to safety and i feel there should be a recall investigation initiated. (filed on behalf of my wife, [xxx]) information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	60000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RICHMOND, IL
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2010 KIA SOUL Equipment Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2010 KIA SOUL Equipment Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

What is Defect?