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2018 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1725632
Internal NHTSA #	11396878
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SOUL
Model Year	2018
File date	26/01/21
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	January 21st 2021, went to a dealership in miami and purchased a used kia soul plus. January 26th 2021, after leaving the post office car slowed down and came to a stop. Oil light was glitching prior to that day. Car was in drive and couldn't shift gears to park or neutral. Had to push the car into a parking lot and sit. Took to a kia dealership and they replaced oil gasket. Took the car home few days driving to and from work. February 9th car broke down again while turning inside parking spot. Car battery light and oil pressure light was both on. Car went back to kia dealership thursday 11th. Kia looked at the car stating oil sludge was all inside the engine and repairs will cost $9,000. Used car is not under warranty.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	54100
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BOCA RATON, FL
VIN pattern	KNDJP3A59J7XXXXXX
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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Vehicle speed	25
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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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2018 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2018 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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