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2011 KIA SOUL Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	973042
Internal NHTSA #	10505279
Manufacurer	Kia Motors Corporation
Brand	KIA
Model	SOUL
Model Year	2011
File date	03/10/11
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Electronic stability control comes on when traveling on dry roads going in straight line and stays on for indeterminate periods (sometimes days at a time) unrelated to driving conditions. Will not turn off even when vehicle is stopped and key is taken out of ignition - when you put the key back into ignition and turn the traction control is still engaged. When the traction control is engaged the gas mileage is negatively impacted. Dealer has no fix for problem.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	3000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ROCHESTER, NY
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	45
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2011 KIA SOUL Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 KIA SOUL Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

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