| Issue ID | 1702984 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11373784 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 23/10/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While at work, driving, and in acceleration, the engine would start knocking. On my way home, the knocking got louder. Half way home, the engine stalled out on a major highway and i had to coast the vehicle through en exit ramp to stop on a service road. Fluid was found leaking from under the vehicle. Having put the vehicle in a service shop, the mechanic advised that the rod blew a hole straight through the engine block. Said it was more likely from the engine overheating, but would not be officially certain. Mechanic later pulled me aside and informed me that kia had been having major problems with their engines blowing. He also advised me there was a recall situation going on, but couldn't be certain whether my vehicle was or would be included in that. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 113000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | KNDJP3A52H7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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