| Issue ID | 1592806 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11244408 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 20/06/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia soul. The contact stated that the engine was faulty. While driving, the vehicle decelerated and lost power. The contact pulled the vehicle over onto the road shoulder and could not restart the engine. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that a new engine needed to be installed. A new engine and catalytic converter were installed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 122,000. The vin was unknown. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 122000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GREENSBOROW, NC |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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