NHTSA Complaint #11507580 — 2013 KIA SOUL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11507580
Vehicle	2013 KIA SOUL
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	February 16, 2022
Date Filed	February 16, 2023
Mileage	137,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal knocking sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer where it was diagnosed with a rod bearing knock. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V120000 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

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