| Issue ID | 1500785 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11132072 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 17/09/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia soul. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to hatfield kia (1455 auto mall dr, columbus, oh 43228, (855) 226-5444) where the contact was informed that the starter failed. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred twice. During the second occurrence, the vehicle was taken to the same dealer and the contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired both times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 30,400. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30400 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WEST JEFFERSON, OH |
| VIN pattern | KNDJP3A56F7XXXXXX |
| 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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