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2012 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1626251
Internal NHTSA #	11288689
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SOUL
Model Year	2012
File date	14/10/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia soul. While the contact's parents were driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to gossett kia (located at 1900 covington pike, memphis, tn 38128, 901-255-6320) where it was determined that sludge in the engine caused the engine to burn oil too quickly. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that because the diagnostic code shown for the vehicle was different from the one mentioned in the class action lawsuit, the vehicle would not be covered. The manufacturer provided case number: 13404459. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. The vin was invalid.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	65000
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Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	PFLUGGERVILLE, TX
VIN pattern	KNDJ22A59C7XXXXXX
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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