The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with an engine failure due to excessive pumping of engine oil. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired because it was not under recall. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to several other independent mechanics but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
| VIN Pattern | KNDJN2A2*H7****** |
| Drive Type | 4x2 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) |
| Manufacturer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC (HATCI) |
| Make | KIA |
| Model | Soul |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Series | BASE |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine Model | GDI |
| Engine Manufacturer | KMC |
| Engine HP | 130 |
| Engine KW | 96.941 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 1.6 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 1600 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 97.638 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard |
| Rear Visibility System | Optional |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Direct |
| Auto Reverse System | Standard |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Curtain Air Bags | 1st and 2nd Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Plant City | GWANG-JU |
| Plant Country | SOUTH KOREA |