| Issue ID | 1611030 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11269238 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 01/07/19 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 kia soul. While the brake pedal was depressed, the driver's side brake light failed to illuminate. The contact mentioned that the bulbs were replaced three times within the same month. Greenway kia of hickory hollow (5406 target dr, antioch, tn 37013 (615) 731-0099) was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle would not be covered due to the mileage. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 55,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NASHVILLE, TN |
| 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 |
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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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