Three problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 2012 Kia Motor Soul. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Kia Motor Soul based on all problems reported for the 2012 Soul.
Engine failure had tp replace the engine last year . Now again having engine problems. Car stalls when turned on . When sitting at a stop light it sputters when you step on gas it back fires .
Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Soul. While the contact was backing the vehicle into the garage at 5 mph, it completely stalled and the engine seized. The contact did not know if any warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to folsom lake kia (12751 folsom blvd, folsom, CA 95630, (916) 846-9825) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The contact reached out to the manufacturer and was provided with case number: 13236089. The manufacturer offered to cover $2,000 towards the repair, which would make the contact responsible for the remaining $3,700. The failure mileage was 44,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Soul. While the vehicle was in park with the engine running, the engine blew up and blew out pieces of the engine block. Prior to the failure, the engine rattled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called dick hannah kia at 360-342-9104 (located at 3400 ne auto mall dr, vancouver, wa 98662) and was informed that there was a recall. The contact waited for the unknown recall notice and, once it was received, towed the vehicle to the same dealer. The technician stated that the engine failure was due to "oil out", which was not covered by the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a decision was not made on how to proceed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.