Loud Engine Noise problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Soul

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was later towed to the contact's residence. The contact also stated that while driving on a curve and when making turns and going over speed bumps, the steering wheel made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19v120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change approximately November 15th 2019, they advised her that the vehicle had a bad rod and probably needed a new engine, because the oil consumption was getting very high. The vehicle in March 2020, started to make a loud noise, emerging from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer williams kia, 951 conty rd 64, elmira, NY 64903, they determined that the vehicle neede a new engine, but the vehicle did not meet the criteria to be a part of the recall. The contact also stated receiving a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19v120000 ( engine, engine and engine cooling ). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,341. Bp.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Soul. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle made a loud noise and would not accelerate. The contact also noticed black smoke emerging from the engine compartment along with a strong burning odor. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was then towed to kia of bedford (18180 rockside rd, bedford, OH 44146) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new engine; however, no codes appeared for the catalytic converter. While researching the failure online, the contact found NHTSA campaign number: 19v120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling) associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

My car does not seem to be covered under recall 19v120000, however it is having the same issues associated with that recall number. High exhaust temperatures within the catalytic converter may cause internal engine damage to the pistons and connecting rods, resulting in an engine stall and failure. There is engine shavings in my oil and it is making a horrible noise. It is no longer driveable. I took it into kia service previously and they told me it was related to the above concerns,.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving various speed they would hear abnormal noises coming from the vehicle. All the warning lights illuminated. A diagnostic test was done at kia of duluth 1701 w michigan st, duluth, mn 55806 (866) 722-4542 . They informed the contact to have the pistons repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 169,000. Nd.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Soul. While driving 65 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and an abnormal noise was heard. The contact continued driving to his house. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the engine was replaced, but the engine warning indicator was still illuminated. Abeloff Nissan (located at 3259 PA-611, bartonsville, PA 1832, (877) 608-0091) and the manufacturer were notified of failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, an abnormal noise was heard as the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated in addition he heard a loud boom noise, and the vehicle ceased in the middle of the road. The contact stated he saw oil leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with needing an engine replacement. The manufacturer was informed of failure and informed the contact that no recall was associated with VIN. The contact towed the vehicle to his residence. The contact stated on April 26, 2019 he received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling). The contact called the manufacturer, were he was notified the vehicle would be towed to local dealer demontrond kia (14101 north fwy, houston, TX 77090, (281) 607-1973) where it was diagnosed that the damage on the engine was not associated to NHTSA campaign number: 19v120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired and was still at the dealer. The failure mileage was 104,000.