2015 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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2015 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

 Issue ID1709853
 Internal NHTSA #11378616
 ManufacurerKia Motors America
 BrandKIA
 ModelSOUL
 Model Year2015
 File date06/08/20
 ComponentENGINE
Product type codeVEHICLE
 Description of the problemIin august while driving, my oil light flashed briefly and then went out. When i pulled into my driveway i checked my oil and there was barely any oil in the car. Based on my millage i was not yet do for an oil change and had not seen any indication that i was leaking oil ( not spots in driveway) i added oil and took the car to the dealership who did an oil change and began oil consumption tests. Engine is making a knocking noise constantly and rattling noise when decelerating. Oil is not leaking on ground but car is consistently losing oil. Idles rough. I have already completed 3 oil consumption tests with kia dealer who stated that there is a known issue with the 3rd cylinder rod bearing in these engines, just waiting for my diagnostic appointment.
 Vehicle Mileage at Failure70000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issueNHTSA WEB SITE
 City and StateELKTON, MD
VIN pattern KNDJN2A21F7XXXXXX
 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?
No. of injured persons
No. of fatalities
 Date of purchase07/08/26
Was original owner?N
Anti-lock brakesN
Cruise controlN
Number of cylinders
Drive train type
Transmission type
 Vehicle speed55
 DoT tire identifier
 Tire size
 Location of tire code
 Type of tire failure code
 Was defective tire repaired?
 Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
 Dealer's name
 Dealer's telephone number
 Dealer's city
 Dealer's state code
 Dealer's ZIP code
  • What is Recall?

    A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
  • What is Failure?

    Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
  • What is Defect?

    Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

 

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