| Issue ID | 1727505 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11398160 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 28/12/20 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car has been stalling randomly when coming to a stop, then difficult to re-accelerate. This occurs after driving for a while, not right after startup. First occurrence was in december 2020, then several times after that, most recently february 24 2021. Car was brought to both personal mechanic several times then to dealership. Both were unable to recreate problem described. Several possible solutions were tried, new spark plugs, resetting computer codes, etc. Car handled well briefly, then problem resurfaced. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 146700 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOPATCONG, NJ |
| VIN pattern | KNDJT2A65D7XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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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 | 5 |
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