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2014 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1542461
Internal NHTSA #	11183480
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SOUL
Model Year	2014
File date	26/01/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Bought a used 2014 kia soul in 12/2015 with 34,000 and put on 17,400 miles to date. Approx. 12/27/18 heard a very slight knocking, tapping noise (had to turn the accessories off to hear it) and checked the oil level (which was fine-just had it changed). No loss of power, no smoking, and no warning lights came on. The weather was cold (winter in the northeast) so i assumed the noise was a cold engine and the noise was hardly audible as the car warmed up. It eventually got louder and louder and got faster as i accelerated (still no loss of power, etc. I stopped driving the car middle of january 2019 and parked it in my driveway.(i was afraid i would do more damage) and had it towed to a kia dealer to have them assess the noise. On 1/29/19 the dealer called me at work and told me "you need a new engine".... And also told me she spoke to service dept. And there is nothing they can do for me because it was out of warranty by 5 weeks (approx.). I've submitted all of my maintenance records to date (done by manufacturer's dates/only oil changes/ did not need any mechanical repairs). I've contacted kia headquarters approx. 16 times and no one has returned any calls. Last time i spoke to them they are in the 'waiting stage' to see what decision can be made as far as ?? Repair or replacement of the engine. They would like me to pay for it. (they want to make sure it's not something i did to the car). Meanwhile my vehicle is sitting on the back lot of the dealer. Keep in mind i've only put on 17,400 miles in 3 years....... Please address if you can. Thank you! (i do have all the invoices, maintenance records, but cannot scan at this time)
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	51500
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	EAST LONGMEADOW, MA
VIN pattern	KNDJP3A50E7XXXXXX
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	0
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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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2014 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2014 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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