2011 Kia Soul: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Nov 27, 2024 · Brakes · 165,000 miles · LA · fire

The contact owned a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked overnight on his driveway, caught on fire, and exploded in the early morning. The fire started from the engine bay. The vehicle was unoccupied during the fire. The fire originated from the front engine bay, and soon after engulfed the entire vehicle. The vehicle was totaled, the side of the house was damaged, a motorcycle was destroyed and parts of the contacts shop were damaged. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. A fire department report was filed. A police department report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. No warning lights were illuminated prior. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000. The contact stated that they believed the federal safety agency campaign number 23V652000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) was responsible for the failure of the vehicle.

Filed May 23, 2024 · Engine · 157,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and making a right turn, the contact veered to the side of the road, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the hood. The contact opened the hood and noticed smoke and coolant in the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the engine. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

Filed Feb 5, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · NY

recalled number 23V652 Manufacturer recall SC284AM HECU car can set on fire while driving its been months that a recall was said and we consumers where told to park our cars, yet we need them to utilize daily our families are at risk because Kia wont release the remedy. Last year I received the recall.

Filed Dec 28, 2023 · Electrical · CA

My car has been recalled due to electronic control system fire danger. I am afraid to drive hiway 299 to Redding because my car might catch on fire. All of my services are are in or near Redding. I can't get a response from Kia, other than a pending recall notice. They claim to not know anything.

Filed Oct 9, 2019 · Engine · 114,000 miles · TX

On friday, september 27, 2019, I was driving from katy, tx to new orleans, la traveling with my 2-year-old son on I-10. Approximately 51 miles outside of lafayette, 2011 kia soul loses engine power while driving highway speed in the passing lane. Rpm and MPH goes to 0 and all lights appear on dashboard. Unable to accelerate in car. Thankfully no accident. Coasts onto should and turns car off. Restarts car and it starts fine. Car continues with this issue progressively getting worse and happening more often with at one point state troopers were called out. After seeing a total of 3 dealerships, one of which I went to for a second time, and one firestone (mike at firestone actually saw smoke coming from under the hood) it's determined to be both catalytic converters on friday, october 5, 2019...no word on what else is at issue as it's a lets see if the problem is fixed game with kia...it's now wednesday, october 9 and after replacing one catalytic converter on monday, october 7...I am told that the second is bad two days later. Please help!

Filed Oct 2, 2018 · Electrical · 107,000 miles · NY

107000 miles on the car. Started car in the morning and it made a whining noise. Didn't think much of it because it was colder than it had been. After warming up a few minutes drove down my road about a mile and the battery light came on. Turned around at went back home. Popped the hood and smelled strong burning smell. Problem was found to be the alernator. When I pulled it to replace it noticed that the windings inside the alternator were burt and chared/melted.

Filed Jun 18, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 12,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia soul. While the contact was exiting the vehicle in the driveway, there was an explosion and the vehicle caught on fire without warning. There were no injuries. The contact used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. The vehicle was not towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The exact origin of the fire was unknown. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 12,000.

Filed May 15, 2012 · Electrical · 5,000 miles · CT · crash · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2011 kia soul. The contact stated that the driver was driving 5 MPH when she crashed into another vehicle. The driver exited the vehicle and the vehicle engulfed in flames. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an insurance company lot. The insurance company determined that the fire was not a result of the crash, but rather the result of defective wiring. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 5,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Feb 9, 2012 · Engine · PA · fire

The whole front of the car was on fire and the wind shield exploded. Everything melted down and car is totaled. This incident was caused by an interior malfunction with the car. Would like kia to replace this car with a new car because this was a new car that I purchased through kia.

Filed Nov 28, 2011 · Electrical · 9,000 miles · AK · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia soul. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and allowing the engine to warm, she heard a loud noise and noticed that the vehicle was on fire. The police and fire department arrived and a report was filed. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer for the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 9,000.