NHTSA Complaint #11206203 — 2012 KIA SOUL
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11206203 |
| Vehicle | 2012 KIA SOUL |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 124,131 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT'S ENGINE SEIZED WHILE EXITING A FUEL STATION. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENGINE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CONTACT HAD TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE AT THE SCENE AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTHWEST KIA OF AUSTIN (13175 US-183 N, AUSTIN, TX 78750, (512) 583-1900) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT METAL SHAVINGS WERE IN THE ENGINE AND SENSORS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,131.
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