| Issue ID | 1696910 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11364009 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 12/10/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving engine locked up shortly after an oil change. Previous to oil change, it was going through oil quickly, approximately 1qt every two weeks. When engine locked up, towed to certified kia dealership & mechanic said the engine was locked up and there was nothing they could do, an engine replacement is required. Motor only has 80,000 miles and still 2 years left on the loan. After review there have been a great number of complaints about this. Kia needs to be held accountable! Same vehicle with alternate motors have had the recall for the same issues, this specific motor needs the recall too! Car has been sitting since failure due to replacement engine being unaffordable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KILLEEN, TX |
| VIN pattern | KNDJP3A52F7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 75 |
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