general problems of the 2010 Kia Motor Soul

Hello, I would like to report that someone attempted to steal my 2010 kia Soul. The incident occurred on [xxx], in san jose, CA 95111. As a result of the attempted theft, there is damage to the car’s steering wheel and ignition. Please let me know if additional information or documentation is needed to assist with this report. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I was driving down the interstate on my way to work when my check engine light turned on and began flashing rapidly. I then began to get over to the shoulder and into safety when I heard what sounded like a loud dropping sound come from the engine and smoke started coming out of the hood. When I got pulled over to the shoulder, I ran and popped my hood and saw that the whole battery was on fire, within minutes the whole car was engulfed and I was told to get back for my safety by someone that stopped.

The airbag light is on, and the passenger airbag light is off. Kia dealership performed the electronic scan, and is obtaining message with defect in OCS sensor defect and electrical voltage. Kia said needs kia part #95910-2k000 that kia has discontinued. There is no way to fix the air bag issue as kia has discontinued the part, and no dealer has the part in the united states. The vehicle is available for inspection. Dealer has confirmed the problem, but can't repair because the kia part has been discontinued. The part that has been discontinued is the control module, module assembly air bag.

A loud popping sound goes off and the radio system and speakers all go out when I hit a bump in the road. It is also causing random lights to illuminate on the instrument panel. I have to turn off the car to turn off the panel ones. I called kia and they said there is no recall for this problem. However, it was noted on cars. Com that this is a problem. My fear is that a fire may happen due to this issue.

I was playing the radio, when the sound went out. Now whenever I turn the radio on, I sometimes hear a popping sound as if it is going to turn on but then it goes silent again. This happens while the vehicle is either stationary or in motion.

This and other models of kia/Hyundai have a very common issue with auto trans a4cf1/2 electrica harness that fails prematurely and frequently, including temp sensor intergrated into it. Car now has 94k and code p0713 for the temp sensor failure and recently p0765 for selonoid d, which is all related to wire harness inside trans. Temp sensor fails, and solder connections become loose and irretic shifting, check engine lights and all sorts of trans problems start. I wouldn't be surprised upon owners taking cars to dealer or trans shop, they are told their transmissions are no good.

I was notified by another driver that none of my brake lights were lighting up when I braked. I immediately took my kia Soul to the dealership and they found a faulty brake switch. This was the same faulty brake switch that was subject to a recall in 2013. This means that the replaced new brake switch is also faulty after less than 2 years of driving. It is a worry to me that kia could be replacing a faulty recalled part with another faulty part, especially one that has major safety implications. I was also required to pay for this repair and this also seems unfair given the history of the particular part.

The vehicle's turn signals have stopped working for over 6 months now. It has been to the dealer numerous times and even after the repairs were completed, the signals continue to not work. They cannot seem to fix it. It is a safety issue while driving and I am concerned my daughter may get a ticket or have an accident because of it. The right taillight has also began to work intermittently over the last few weeks.

Takata recall : somos propietarios desde mayo del 2012 hasta la fecha van 3 ocaciones que le reparamos los frenos y constantemente huele a quemado y se le prende luz DE check engine por lo menos una vez por mes desde que lo tenemos y se le apaga a la semana o dos semanas nos mandan DE la Hyundai a el dealer DE la kia y en ese dealer nos dicen que no tiene nada nadamas lo reprograman pero el problema continua.

Daughter was driving car on side street when she noticed smoke and then fire coming from passenger side speaker/light area. She was fortunately not hurt and was assisted by bystander in putting out fire. Inside of door around speaker melted. Appears to be same problem that kia recalled 2010 kia for (ref 10v388000 Aug 30 2010). Car was supposedly fixed under recall no. 10v388000 at fullerton kia (no longer in business at the fullerton location). To date kia has accepted no responsibility for the problem. I want to make sure that cause is investigated before car is repaired, and reason is destroyed as it appears recall fix was unsuccessful and there may be 1000's of cars on the road with same problem. Updated 03/06/12 updated ivoq 03/13/12.

Backing out of parking space and drivers side door started to smoke. Main smoke was coming from speaker area. Windows were down. Exited car in parking lot and by this time, door started to melt. Soon thereafter, door caught on fire. Car was still near other vehicles and people in busy parking lot. Was told by bystander's that vehicle needed to be pushed further away from busy area. Entered vehicle via passenger side door, leaned across with right hand to press down brake pedal and used left hand to put into neutral. Right hand burned due to heat from drivers side blazing fire while pressing down brake. Exited vehicle and pushed vehicle to further area in parking lot. Fire covered melting plastic falling from drivers side door as vehicle was pushed. Had to push vehicle further as firey plastic was under gas tank area. Entire drivers side door engulfed in flames. Fire department arrived and put out fire. Drivers side door demolished and seats damaged. Smoke damage throughout vehicle. Melted plastic and melted tires caused concrete in parking lot to be significantly burned/melted. Blisters to right hand, physician visit occurred to address skin discoloration and ensure infection was not present. Blistered skin was cut away. Kia motors stance is to repair this vehicle and place back into the market. Vehicle was purchased new on 9-17-10. Manufacturer's report date regarding this recall was 8-30-11. Recall date was 9-13-11. No notification was received from manufacturer or dealer regarding this fire safety recall, sc083.

The contact owns a 2010 kia Soul. The contact stated that while accelerating at a low speed out of a parking space, the front drivers side door suddenly caught on fire. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure and current mileages were 20,000.

I was having problems with the electrical system in the kia, after that was fixed the car was still not running right, it was sluggish and using a lot of gas. The head was cracked, and several of the valves were messed up and eventually the whole engine had to be replaced, the whole process took approximately 2 1/2 months.

Brand new kia Soul 2010 - less than 500 miles. Electrical fire in the door panel while driving. Towed to dealer, who replaced door panel. Led light transmitter in speakers shorted and melted plastic inside door. Response from kia (advised by dealer) was "don't leave the speaker lights in on position. Only use them when you need them. " this was the second same incident that the dealer had that week.

I purchased a 2010 kia Soul, and 8 days later smoke started coming out of the passenger side door panel, door lock, and window. The car was towed to the closest dealership and they told me that it was the window motor. The window motor was unplugged and I was allowed to drive it home. The dealer said the motor would come in the following day but I could drive it until then. I drove approx. 1 mile down the road and smoke starting pouring out of the passenger side door panel again. I was able to pull the car over in a parking lot and the speakers caught fire. The whole side door panel, speakers, and carpet melted/fire damage. It's been 4 weeks and I am still driving a rental car. Kia corporate has been contacted and offered options in replacement/compensation.