NHTSA Complaint #11489703 — 2016 KIA RIO

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11489703
Vehicle	2016 KIA RIO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 22, 2022
Date Filed	October 18, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

As related to the Kia Soul recall on their 2.4 GDI (same engine I have) the motor is blown. Extreme oil consumption and clogging components. All issues recalled on Soul are the same issues my engine is faced with.

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