| Issue ID | 1438501 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11061589 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 02/10/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia soul. The contact stated that the driver's side head lamp assembly pigtail failed to function as the driver's side low beam lights were shorting and began to flicker. The contact had to maneuver the headlight switch to get the lights to remain illuminated; however, they continued to flicker and short without warning. The vehicle was taken to classic kia (902 walton dr, texarkana, tx 75503, (903) 793-4623) who replaced the bulb. Within a week, the driver's side light failed to illuminate again. Classic kia was contacted again and was unable to supply the part. The lights continued to flicker. The vehicle was then taken to crown kia (2001 w loop 281, longview, tx 75604, (903) 759-4667) who was able to supply the pigtail and light, which was replaced on the driver's side a second time. Months later, the lights continued to flicker. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notifed months later. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LEESBURG, TX |
| VIN pattern | KNDJN2A25F7XXXXXX |
| 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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