Engine Cooling System problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Soul

The contact owns a 2013 kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 60mph when the engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road. The contact was informed by a passerby that the engine was on fire. The contact then called the fire marshals and the fire was extinguished. A fire report was taken and no injuries were sustained. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and was awaiting a response. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, NHTSA campaign number: 19v120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling) however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of failure and told the contact that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximate. 78,000.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, when the piston dislocated out of the engine. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to family residence. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 19v120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling), however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,914.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer huffienes kia, 5150 interstate 35 e, denton, TX 76210 for repairs under recall number: 19v120000 ( engine, enginecooling ), around the begining of March 2019. The contact also stated that around October 28th 2019 noticed that the vehicle had a rough idle and hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, they determined that the codes were a catalityc converter failure and that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil also the check engine warning indicator illuminated. . The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer that performed the repairs originally. The manufacturer was not notified of the re occurrence. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000. Bp.

Tl the contact owned a 2013 kia Soul. The contact's vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19v120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling); however, the contact did not receive a recall notice. The vehicle was not repaired per the recall. While the vehicle was parked in a parking lot for approximately 25 minutes, the contact was informed by a pedestratian that the vehicle was on fire. The contact's husband extinguished the fire with water. The fire department was contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 kia Soul. The contact stated that while taken the vehicle in for normal service,the dealer informed the contact and repaired the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 19v120000( engine, engine and engine cooling). The contact mentioned after the repair the engine warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to alm kia south 4310 jonesboro rd, union city, GA 30291 where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was misfiring due to the coals was bad due to the engine repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 167,364.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Soul. While the vehicle was being inspected by an independent mechanic, it was diagnosed as having excessive oil usage. Upon investigating ,the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 19v120000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 97,100.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Soul. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19v120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to crain kia of bentonville (2901 moberly ln, bentonville, ar 72712, (479) 319-2697) where it was determined that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Soul. While driving, a loud explosion was heard underneath the vehicle. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and bystanders helped push the vehicle into a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to world car kia new braunfels (located at 3363 interstate 35 frontage rd, new braunfels, TX 78132, (830) 214-7280) where it was diagnosed that the piston rod exploded and blew a hole in the engine. The engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19v120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated (February 15, 2019). The vehicle was driven to the dealer darcars lanham kia (9020 lanham severn rd, lanham, MD 20706) where it was determined that the catalytic converter and two oxygen sensors had failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated received notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19v120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling) on April 12th 2019. The vehicle was driven back to the dealer where it was awaiting an evaluation from a kia headquarters mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired this time either. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.