| Issue ID | 1599566 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11254453 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 01/08/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving onto interstate soul did not want to accelerate, engine revved but was not increasing speed, which almost caused an accident. Loud knocking began, but warning no lights were on. Vehicle was towed to local mechanic, who diagnosed engine failure. Vehicle was then towed to engine repair shop. Kia then advised vehicle be towed to kia dealership. In process of getting to dealership. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94500 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SALT LICK, KY |
| 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 |
| 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 | 45 |
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