NHTSA Complaint #11528120 — 2016 KIA SOUL ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11528120
Vehicle	2016 KIA SOUL
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	April 21, 2023
Date Filed	June 21, 2023
Mileage	151,748 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact checked the oil level and became aware that the vehicle was low on oil. The contact added oil, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 151,748.

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