| Issue ID | 1405854 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11021789 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 06/08/17 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia soul. While driving, the contact noticed that the front driver and passenger side headlights failed without warning. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the plugs were melted. The contact also stated that the rear driver's side tail light failed without warning. The contact repaired the driver's side tail light, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they had no knowledge of the failure. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. Updated 11/06/17*lj *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 77000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HEMET, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNDJN2A26F7XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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