| Issue ID | 1396326 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11011914 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 31/07/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Just purchased fist keyless entry vehicle. Dealer told me if the car is running and i walk away with keys in my pocket that the engine would shut off. At work next day got out of car with hands full, went into building and exprected car to shut down three hours later co-worker tells me car is running out in parking lot. Went out to investigate without my key, got into running vehicle and drove away with no key. Anyone could have stolen this vehice in that three hour period, i could have driven away and been stranded in a dangerous situation or i could have returned to the car that was out of gas and been stranded in a dangerous situation. This vehicle should not be allowed to shift into drive if the key is not near the vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 300 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WATERFORD, MI |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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