NHTSA Complaint #11608823 — 2020 KIA SOUL ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11608823
Vehicle	2020 KIA SOUL
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 14, 2024
Date Filed	August 15, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

In the timeframe of 1 oil change had to add 3-4 qts of oil to my car and still have 1000 miles left before i have to have an oil change. It is a 2020 2L kia soul. The car has no leaks and has been properly maintained. I have taken it to a shop that told me that it is probably going to blow a motor in the next few thousand miles. The car only has 78,414 miles on it. They explained that if it blows to get ready to hopefully not crash as the power steering will go away.

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