| Issue ID | 1690154 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11355017 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 14/08/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The engine of my 2015 kia soul has been damaged because of the "piston rod brake" which has also "punctured the engine block" and as i was driving on the highway when oil licked out of the vehicle. I stopped quickly and put oil. But the oil licked out again. I was fortunate that the vehicle did not result to fire. However, i have taken the vehicle to my nearest kia dealer and they have refused to replace fix the engine as directed by the recall requirments. Please help. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 129000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GREENBELT, MD |
| VIN pattern | KNDJN2A20F7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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