| Issue ID | 1569278 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11217270 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 09/05/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving loose of power, followed by engine tapping. Check oil very low (just had oil changed, and i double checked after service.) restarted and tapping turned into clacking engine shut off, not one warning light, unable to brake without pushing super hard and steering became hard too. Had toed to house once cooled down was able to restart drove it maybe 800 feet and it died unable to start. Had it towed to shop was told lower end of motor bad needs new motor. I have read a lot of complaints of similar nature on heat and on carcomplaints. Com. Why no recall this is dangerous. Luckily i |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RUCKERSVILLE, VA |
| 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 |
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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 | 47 |
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