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2013 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1650224
Internal NHTSA #	11316535
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SOUL
Model Year	2013
File date	27/02/20
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I was driving to work and my check engine light came on. I figured i would take it to my mechanic the next day since i did not see, hear, or smell anything at that time. Within 10 minutes, a knocking noise started under my hood. I immediately headed towards my mechanic's shop - i made it 8 miles, with the knocking becoming more frequent, until it stopped and my engine died. I was in the right lane of the highway at approximately 50 mph. I was able to coast from the closest exit ramp into a gas station parking lot. I had my vehicle towed the rest of the way to my mechanic, who diagnosed a spun or thrown rod bearing. He identified one hole in the bottom of the engine - the ejected part had pierced the engine block and my oil pan. I called kia consumer affairs, who advised this sounded like an issue i should take it to a dealership to have evaluated for replacement/repair by kia. As far as i know, there has been no recall, but kia seems to already be aware of this problem in souls and has not issued a recall. The representative on the phone at kia consumer affairs said i "may not have even received the letter yet". My vehicle was not included in the previous recall but appears to have suffered the expected issue. The recall should be expanded. I took my vehicle to my local dealership, who coordinated with their district manager and kia has agreed to repair my engine. I am concerned that they will only repair the damage but not address the actual issue. The dealership also identified a second hole that had been made in my engine block by debris when my engine broke down.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	103000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GARLAND, TX
VIN pattern	KNDJT2A56D7XXXXXX
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	50
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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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2013 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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