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2012 KIA SOUL Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	996426
Internal NHTSA #	10525681
Manufacurer	Kia Motors Corporation
Brand	KIA
Model	SOUL
Model Year	2012
File date	26/06/13
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The radio froze and i couldn't change the station, program, or use the cd. Next the backup camera wouldn't work. After driving further, the signals and lights on the dash ceased to function. I didn't drive more than 8 miles going to and from work and to the store. It has reset itself so far after the car sat for 3-9 hours. The kia toll free number referred me to the dealer in richmond, ca where i bought the used car, but was told it cannot be fixed until the car is brought in while trouble occurs. It has happened 6 times since june 26, 2013.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	12100
Number of Occurences	6
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	OAKLAND, CA
VIN pattern	KNDJT2A66C7XXXXXX
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
Number of cylinders	4
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Vehicle speed	30
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 KIA SOUL Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA SOUL Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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