NHTSA Complaint #11715878 — 2017 KIA SOUL

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11715878
Vehicle	2017 KIA SOUL
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 15, 2026
Date Filed	February 5, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

While driving under normal conditions, the check engine light began flashing and the vehicle suddenly lost power and entered limp mode. Acceleration was severely limited, making it difficult to maintain speed in traffic. The vehicle was later diagnosed with diagnostic trouble code P1326, which is associated with engine rod bearing failure. This caused an unexpected loss of engine power and created a safety risk while driving. The vehicle had to be taken to a dealership for inspection due to the severity of the power loss.

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