NHTSA Complaint #11461550 — 2017 KIA SOUL

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11461550
Vehicle	2017 KIA SOUL
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 10, 2022
Date Filed	April 20, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

Engine light came on, heard a loud noise. Car is using a lot of oil, there is a rattling noise, car has no power. The piston is loose and ratling causing it to lose oil and have no power. The piston rod has possibly came off due to this. The pistons were not properly sealed by manufacturer causing this problem. This is the same problem that has happened in all the other Kia's that were recalled, but this year was not for some reason.

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