2012 Kia Soul: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Jul 28, 2022 · Engine · 190,150 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle then stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. Additionally, the contact stated that she smelled a strong fuel odor. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 5 MPH. The contact drove to her father's residence and parked the vehicle. The contact had received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V120000 (Engine, Engine, and Engine Cooling) which she associated with the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 190,150.

Filed Mar 18, 2022 · Engine · MN

Took it in to the shop. Had have problems with vehicle start up, stalling, and smell of gas. It has 107000 miles on it. Was told engine will need to be replaced. It is a Hazzard while driving.

Filed Jul 12, 2021 · Lights · 109,000 miles · FL · fire

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated there was an abnormal fuel odor inside of the vehicle. Additionally, the brake lights were inoperable prior to replacing the rear taillight housings. After replacing the brake lamp housings, the contact became aware that the brake lamps remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the abs module failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was warned that the vehicle was at risk of catching on fire. The dealer also informed the contact that the vehicle was smoking, and the wires were melting. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not covered by recall or warranty. The approximate failure mileage 109,000.

Filed Sep 3, 2019 · Engine · 84,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia soul. While driving various speeds, the contact smelled a fuel odor coming from the engine compartment. The contact also stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the catalytic converter failed. The contact also believed that the vehicle seemed to be burning fuel excessively once the catalytic converter failed. The contact drove the vehicle to several repair shops and received various estimates on the replacement. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling), but the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact called kearny mesa kia (7303 clairemont mesa blvd, san diego, ca 92111, 858‑223‑3131), but had not received a response. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed May 6, 2019 · Engine · 144,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia soul. While driving 55 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over and smelled a strong fuel odor. The contact had the vehicle towed to beaverton kia (12520 sw canyon rd, beaverton, or 97005 (503) 526-2131) where it was diagnosed that the engine had a fractured valve in the number 3 cylinder and the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer quoted $6,000 to replace the engine. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v120000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was still at the dealer and had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 144,000.