Five problems related to engine rattling and whining sounds have been reported for the 2014 Kia Motor Soul. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Kia Motor Soul based on all problems reported for the 2014 Soul.
Traveling down the interstate at 75 mph. . . Had cruise control on and started to hear a loud rattling noise then a pop resulting in vehicle becoming immobilized with oil all over the ground. Vehicle towed home. Engine had throw a rod resulting in hole in the engine block and drain pan - has 102,000 miles well maintained.
Motor started making a rattle noise underneath car, the the oil light and battery came on and then I pulled over turned off and restarted made a knocking noise and vibrated and so called tow truck had it towed mechanic said it through a rod.
While driving on the interstate at highway speed. Approx 70-75 mph. The engine made a rattling noise and suddenly lost power. Was able to coast to side of interstate and get off the road. Car was towed and checked by mechanic. Complete engine failure and rod thrown through bottom of engine. Car was well maintained with regular oil changes. No warning lights ever came on. Car to this point was always very reliable and never had any issues.
I started hearing a rattling noise in my engine, I stopped to check my oil and it was extremely low. I changed my oil and oil filter then 2 days later I started hearing a metal on metal noise only when I started the car. I checked the oil again and it was low. My kia Soul is a 2. 0l engine, but the 1. 6l engine had a similar recall. Low oil pressure light and sometimes the check engine will come on. My kia has no signs of oil leaks but I've had to top off my oil too frequently.
Tl-the contact owns a 2014 kia Soul the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle stalled however restarted and was driven to the side of the highway. The oil indicator light was illuminated. There was an abnormal rattling noise emerging from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that there was no oil in the vehicle. And bottom engine damage. The vehicle was towed another independent mechanic however the failure was not determined. The contact called the local dealer car town kia USA 3120 lexington rd, nicholasville, ky 40356 (859) 887-4737 who stated that the vehicle was not covered under a warranty the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. Ap.