| Issue ID | 1716681 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11387486 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 05/01/21 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving with my child in the car out of town, when they wheels locked up and the engine made a horrible sound and died. I had to walk to a car rental place to rent. Car. I had my car towed to a local repair shop. I got home and the next day the mechanic called and said i would need a new engine that it blew a head gasket valve. He recommended contacting kia as there have been recalls on this car for this problem. I immediately contacted kia and they said there was a recall on my car and they would pay to have it towed to a local kia dealership. It is still a good two hours from where i live. But they assured me if would be covered as the issue it with head gaskets. It is recal number 2002b. The dealership contacted me and said it isn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WARNER ROBINS, GA |
| VIN pattern | KNDJX3A59E7XXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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