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2012 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1689170
Internal NHTSA #	11354277
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SOUL
Model Year	2012
File date	27/06/13
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On or about june 27, 2013, i had about 58,000 miles on my vehicle and while on the freeway i noticed a slight hesitation and then a light knocking in the engine. Engine light came on, so i had the code read and it idicated that the knock sensor was bad. I had it replaced and still had the knocking niose and engine light on. Had the code read again and it idicated that it was the knock sensor, so i replaced it again. Engine light went out but the knocking continued for several months. Then it started stalling at stops, also engine was running odd and not having power. Engine light came back on and this time the code indicated that it was the crank sensor. I replaced it and the odd running stopped. The engine still stalls on occasion it stalls even while driving. I've had both recalls completed on my vehicle, and was told by: arapahoe kia, (9701 e arapahoe rd, centennial, co 80112) after the catalitic converter recall was completed, that i should get the engine flushed and if it still continued, i had to have engine replaced at my cost. To say the least, that after 241,436 miles, it is still knocking, using oil. I think the catalitic converter had something to do with this issue, but you know how dealerships treat customers, like they don't know anything. I'm a mechical engineer inspector, so good luck with your kia souls, i think there should be a recall on all 1. 6l engines.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	58000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	STRASBURG, CO
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
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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	75
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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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