Engine Failure problems of the 2016 Kia Motor Soul

2016 kia Soul. Consumer writes in regard to engine failure.

Vehicle had recall for exhaust too hot possible fire catalytic converter failure and rod end engine failure. The catalytic converter was replaced before recall and now 2yrs 10mo later has failed again?towed to dealership and my assumption was correct and catalytic converter bad again. Now filed kia complaint#14131010 and am waiting but spoke with service manager and waiting but pretty sure they're not going to cover even after failure of converter before and after their recall. I was driving on u. S. 19 in florida and vehicle just immediately failed with no power and no limp mode at approximately 4-5mph,was almost rear ended in a bad accident from this malfunctioning and what is said in kia's words that limp mode would come on and vehicle could be driven at 1800-2200rpm and 65mph. Not true more like 500rpm and 5mph. Very dangerous possible deaths from this failure.

2016 kia Soul /w 2. 0 liter long block engine. Approximately 85k miles at the time of engine failure due to spontaneous oil loss. Vehicle had been well maintained with regular oil changes. Dealership and kia corporate refuse to provide any consideration that the failure is due to mfg. Defect despite numerous reported incidents of this exact failure.

Catalytic overheating, burnt out the spark plugs and harness. Car lost all power and would not go faster than about 20mph which was very dangerous in traffic. Car had to be towed. All other 2016 kia Soul with 1. 6l I-4 dohc gasoline direct injection (gdi) have been included in recall to fix this issue and this series of VIN should be included and covered as well. Can lead to total engine failure and replacement necessary. Dealership now wants $2000 to fix this issue that may have already done permanent damage to the engine. This would leave us footing the bill for replacement engine that is needed later because of damage done when motor was burning gas too hot. This kia Soul needs to be added to the recall already in insistence.

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 kia Soul. The contact stated that while traveling at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the engine ceased to operate. The contact had to push the vehicle to side of the road and was able to drive it to his home. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The dealer nor the manufacture have been notified. Upon investigation, the contact associated NHTSA campaign number: 19v120000(engine, engine and engine cooling); however, his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 138,000. Jo.

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 kia Soul. The vehicle was serviced for NHTSA campaign number: 19v120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling) at summit place kia located at 4200 interpark dr, auburn hills, mi 48326, (248) 682-6002 on April of 2019, however while driving 65 mph, when vehicle lost power. 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 vehicle was towed to local dealer ed voyles kia located at 2145 cobb pkwy se, smyrna, GA 30080, (770) 952-2621, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer has not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 76, 472. Dp.