Do Kia Souls catch fire?
Records show NHTSA opened its preliminary evaluation of 2010 through 2015 Kia Souls that could catch fire in March 2019. More than two years later, NHTSA told consumer expert Amy Davis “the agency does not comment on ongoing investigations.” “This shouldn’t be normal,” Brittany said.
Why did my 2014 Kia Soul lose power?
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, her vehicle began to lose power as the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she had her oil topped off.
What was the mileage on my Kia Soul?
THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING A HIGHWAY RATE OF SPEED FROM ANOTHER STATE, THERE HAD BEEN OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROADWAY HONKING HORNS TO ALERT THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE PROGRESSING FROM THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY.
Where can I get a Kia Soul engine replaced?
THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COWBOY KIA (443 N INTERSTATE 45 S, CONROE, TX 77301, (936) 494-0600) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER’S CONSUMER AFFAIRS OFFICE HAD NOT COMMUNICATED WITH THE DEALER.
How long to diagnose Kia Soul engine problems?
Once Kia got the car they’re saying it could take almost 30 days to diagnose the car on their end. They’re also saying that they possibly won’t cover the engine work because the recall only covers the catalytic converter. I dispute that because the catalytic converter is the cause of the engine damage.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, her vehicle began to lose power as the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she had her oil topped off.
How many miles does a 2014 Kia Soul have?
The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 19V120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. 2014 Kia Soul base 1.6L with approx 30K miles.
How often should I add oil to my Kia Soul?
Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases… The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that his engine consumed excessive amounts of oil without warning, while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that he would add at least 16 oz of oil into the engine every 500 miles.
Once Kia got the car they’re saying it could take almost 30 days to diagnose the car on their end. They’re also saying that they possibly won’t cover the engine work because the recall only covers the catalytic converter. I dispute that because the catalytic converter is the cause of the engine damage.