| Issue ID | 1715414 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11386573 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 03/01/21 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia soul. The contact stated that while driving she noticed that the vehicle was not accelerating on the highway. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to the dealer jones kia (2001 bel air rd, fallston, md 21047, (410) 877-1700). The check engine light started to flash before the vehicle was towed. The dealer diagnosed the issue and stated that the engine had lost all of the oil and caused major engine rod bearing damage. The contact was informed that the engine needed to replaced. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a claim. The manufacturer stated that the dealer would be contacted. The manufacturer would determine if the vehicle was included in an upcoming recall and determine if financial assistance would be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 115,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 115000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FAIRFAX, 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 |
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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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