| Issue ID | 1644262 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11309104 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 23/10/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia soul. The contact stated while driving various speeds the engine light did illuminate. The vehicle was taken to burlington kia located at( 4428 us-130, burlington township, nj 08016 609-531-0771) were the diagnosis was engine sludge (engine needed to be cleaned out. The engine was cleaned and the failure recurred. The dealership indicated jiffy lube oil changes caused the engine to cease. Consumer affairs of kia was notified of the failure. Consumer affairs stated the vehicle would receive a new engine. The approximate failure mileage was 57,097. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57097 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ |
| VIN pattern | KNDJX3A55F7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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