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2013 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1729225
Internal NHTSA #	11399366
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SOUL
Model Year	2013
File date	05/03/21
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	This vehicle was purchased in march 2020 and in january 2021 started experiencing stalling and smoke. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they diagnosed the issue as having bad gas. In february 2021, the car had the same issue, stalled while driving, and was also smoking. After two weeks of sitting at the dealership and awaiting the diagnosis, the service manager at southside kia reported that the engine would need to be replaced and it would cost approximately $7700. Upon research, kia has recalled over 300k vehicles due to engine stall and the risk of catching fire. These are the same issues that my mom's car is having, however, the dealer will not entertain or pay the cost and rather attempt to sell her another car. I am still awaiting the documented estimate. I have only spoken to the service advisor on the phone. My concern is that they were aware of the engine trouble in january 2021 and potentially in march of 2020 when they sold the vehicle to her. This appears to be dishonest and that kia's staff took advantage of a senior citizen. The car was in motion while stalling and smoking.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	99000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	JACKSONVILLE, FL
VIN pattern	KNDJT2A54D7XXXXXX
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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