| Issue ID | 1646639 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11310881 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 17/02/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle engine started to knock at cruising speed, 70 mph and 2400 rpm. 235 mile trip the engine had at multiple times began to rev up to 3500 rpms at cruising speed with no indications as to why. Within 5 miles of rapid knocking noise, engine cuts off and oil pressure light comes on. Complete loss power at driving speed and loss of oil pressure. Oil system maintained in accordance with recommendation in manual. Oil system not low on oil. Complete bearing failure. Full synthetic oils used. Multiple complaints to dealer about engine shaking, sounding like helicopter, complaints about the cruise control high racing engine to make slight inclines to at least 6500 rpms. Dealers only treatment was fuel injector cleaner. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120987 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WINCHESTER, VA |
| VIN pattern | KNDJP3A57F7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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