| Issue ID | 906098 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10447319 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 09/01/12 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The whole front of the car was on fire and the wind shield exploded. Everything melted down and car is totaled. This incident was caused by an interior malfunction with the car. Would like kia to replace this car with a new car because this was a new car that i purchased through kia. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILLOWGROVE, PA |
| VIN pattern | KNDJT2826B7XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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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