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2012 KIA SOUL Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1560924
Internal NHTSA #	11205059
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SOUL
Model Year	2012
File date	05/04/19
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia soul. While driving approximately 40 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle started to sputter. The vehicle did not stall and was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the catalytic converter failed and fault code: p0240 appeared. The vehicle was repaired by a muffler shop. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v120000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	140000
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Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	WALESKA, GA
VIN pattern	KNDJT2A57C7XXXXXX
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	40
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2012 KIA SOUL Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA SOUL Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Problems, Complaints and Defects

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