What was cause of 2016 Kia Soul engine failure?
The vehicle towed by the contact insurance provide where they inspect the vehicle stated the fire was caused by oil leak from the rear of the engine and deemed the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,312. The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul.
Is the engine on a 2014 Kia Soul?
HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED FROM THAT POINT. TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REBUILT AT HER EXPENSE AFTER SHUTTING DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY.
Why is the Check Engine light on on my Kia Soul?
The check engine light being on in the Kia Soul is a problem which could be due to either the code issued, the gas tank, or issues with the oxygen sensor in the tank. The problem with this is that the solution is hard to come by, since there are reports of this issue not being pro;perly diagnosed and controlled in time to save the car’s engine.
Why is my Kia Soul making a knocking noise?
The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle began to make an abnormal knocking noise, a burning odor was detected as the vehicle began to lose power as several warning lights appeared on the instrument panel. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and left the vehicle on the side of the road.
Are there any problems with the Kia Soul?
The two main categories in the 2014 Kia Soul which had problems are the engine and lights sections. The steering issues lessened, which is good for safety ratings, but the engine issues have progressed, with a total of 186 NHTSA complaints.
Why is my Kia Soul engine burning oil?
Checked tail pipe, which was black like oil had been burnt. Researched online and there are recalls for 1.6 engines but mine is 2.0 engine and is doing the exact same thing as 1.6 engines that have been recalled. Burning oil through the exhaust due to a loose cam rod on exhaust piston like the other recalled vehicles.
How much oil does a 2016 Kia Soul use?
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed one quart of oil for every 25,000 miles driven.
The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle began to make an abnormal knocking noise, a burning odor was detected as the vehicle began to lose power as several warning lights appeared on the instrument panel. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and left the vehicle on the side of the road.