2015 Kia Soul: multiple warning lights

Filed Feb 6, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · 138,489 miles · LA

Vehicle began shuddering violently, with the check engine light alternating between blinking and staying lit. The oil light randomly lighting up for literally a fraction of a second despite oil levels in acceptable range. Excessive yet random consumption of oil. Severe loss of horsepower, especially upon acceleration from a dead stop. No/low compression on two cylinders. Catalytic converter needs replacing for 2nd time in 365 days. Safety Recalls not showing in system (VIN lookup), yet recently presented by dealership. Safety Recalls P12002B ECU Update KSDS 2.0L GDI, SA206 PS/EV Rear Center Seatbelt Cover, SC125 Pinion Plug Inspection Repair, & SC155 STR Gear Pinion Plug Group B. Some recalls not informed of in a timely manner. Kia Dealership & local muffler shop are the only ones to look at car. Kia Dealership stated didn't know what was wrong with Kia vehicle after a week of diagnostic testing, said to drive it elsewhere to have plugs, wires, packs & catalytic converter replaced, then return for further troubleshooting. Dealership continuing to "find" different reasons why vehicle isn't covered under extended warranty to replace engine. All issues confirmed by dealership & muffler shop, all warning lights remain on, driving vehicle as-is is a danger to self & other drivers due to engine stalling/random loss of power whilst turning, accelerating, etc. Safety Recalls not being presented in a timely manner could result in accidents and/or deaths.

Filed Jun 22, 2021 · Engine · 101,027 miles · HI · fire

The contact's daughter owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 45 mph when she heard abnormal noise and saw smoke exiting from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated multiple warning lights were illuminated. The driver was able to park on the side of the road. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The driver called the local dealer and was referred to the manufacturer. The VIN was associated with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V750000 (ENGINE). The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and they would not honor the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 101,027.

Filed Nov 13, 2020 · Engine · 57,000 miles · TN · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 kia soul. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, several warning lights illuminated as she had attempted to merge off to the side of the road. Once she pulled over, she saw smoke emitting from the engine of the vehicle. Seconds later, a flame began to ignite within the engine, therefore, the contact and her husband immediately exited the vehicle. A state trooper initially arrived at the scene and attempted to extinguish the fire with his extinguisher; however, the flames grew quickly which rendered the extinguisher ineffective. The fire department eventually arrived at the scene and was able to extinguish the fire. The contact was uncertain if a fire or a police report was filed. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and requested the service history on the vehicle. The contact then reached out to mathews nissan service(185 highway 76 service bay entrance, clarksville, tn 37043), where she purchased the vehicle, and they were only able to provide her records from when they came into possession of the vehicle. Due to the lack of information, the failure was never investigated by the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

Filed Jun 8, 2020 · Engine · 120,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia soul. The contact stated that several warning lights were illuminated indicating a misfire on several engine cylinders. The vehicle was taken to healey kia (114 ny-17k, newburgh, ny 12550, (845) 565-7033) where three out of four coil packs were replaced. The contact was informed that cylinder #4 showed low compression. The contact was also informed that the engine needed to be replaced due to the result from the compression test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 77,790 miles · WA · fire

Had been driving on the highway for about 90 minutes/90 miles when we were coming to the summit of stevens pass on hwy 20 east-bound. The car suddenly started running rough so we pulled to the shoulder just in time for the engine to stall and all dash lights to come on. Tried to restart the engine when a puff of smoke erupted from the engine compartment and a bystander alerted us to visible flames. Thankfully, a passer by had an extinguisher and was able to put out the fire almost immediately.

Filed Sep 1, 2019 · Engine · 76,000 miles · IA

Takata recall the vehicle will be stationary and mobile while stationary the vehicle will inch forward then jerk forward and while I'm going slow is will keep jerking forward. It happens on any road whether it be the highway or a town street. After I get gas and try to turn the car back on it won't start but the car will turn on and when that happens all the warning lights turn on until I turn the