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2012 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1381697
Internal NHTSA #	10992648
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SOUL
Model Year	2012
File date	23/03/17
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Noticed that my car was making noise while driving. Checked oil and found there was no oil. I was getting oil changes at every 3000 miles then changed to 7500 miles per recommended. Changed back to every 3000 miles because of significant oil loss. Car was still burning oil and empty before 3000 mile change. Also noticed it was burning a significant amount of gas also. Took to dealership who did an induction test and told me i had carbon buildup on my pistons and my rings were sticking so i would need a new engine. Placed a claim with kia and they denied my claim siting poor fuel and lack of maintenance records. They said i was not using the "recommended" gas stations. I was not asked for any maintenance records and how do they know what gas stations i was using. I feel that this is a defect with the engine. I am currently at 85,000 miles.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	80000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	UPPER MARLBORO, MD
VIN pattern	KNDJT2A67C7XXXXXX
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
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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	60
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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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2012 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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