| Issue ID | 1645618 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11310101 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 18/02/20 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2013 kia soul, just at 90kmiles, consuming motor oil at a rate of . 75 quarts per 1000 miles according to kia dealer conducting three oil consumption tests. Kia contends this is normal. Changed pcv valve during second oil consumption test with no effect on oil consumption. The car is driven around town, moderate distances, daily. The oil has been changed by local garages and the dealer at 5k mile incrememts. This issue began just after the kia catalytic converter recall notice |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87578 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNDJT2A59D7XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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