2016 Kia Soul: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Feb 1, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · CA · fire

INCIDENT: [XXX] Driving from [XXX] to [XXX] Notice a slight gasoline smell in the car. I figured it was traffic smog. [XXX] I noticed the inside of the car still smelled of gasoline. Looked up on Google to see if this was an underlying issue. My quick search led me to believe that it was severe. Firestone Complete Auto Care [XXX]: After a quick lookup on Google, I called my local Firestone via Bluetooth to see if they had an opening today. When I talked to a worker describing my concerns, they told me there were no openings that day and that tomorrow ([XXX]) they were available. I booked an appt for [XXX] at 10 a.m. When I finished talking to FireStone, I was driving through [XXX] . Driving through [XXX] to get back home ([XXX]): I stopped at a light that intersects between [XXX] and [XXX]. I noticed that the hood had smoke coming out and saw flames. I quickly grabbed my important belongings and tried to direct traffic behind me to go around me. I called 911, gave my location, and described the incident, and then they called the fire department. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Dec 22, 2022 · Engine · WI

Kia Soul Base 2016 owner took to repair under warranty on 12/02/22 for the second time the catalytic converter and oil change because the check engine light was on and a Kia technician update the codes. Today 12/22/22 the check engine light is on, driving in the highway it starts shaking and does not take acceleration it stalled without passing from 15mph putting my safety and the others at risk to cause an accident The power windows doesn't go up and when turn the steering wheel left or right the car is about to die and the breaks lights turn on and off working sometimes but flickering. The oil smells like gasoline and burns fast.

Filed Jun 3, 2022 · Engine · 30,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was overheating. Additionally, the contact stated he smelled a burning odor and gasoline odor while driving and upon starting the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V120000 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer was notified of the failure. The dealer upgraded the Catalytic Overheating Protection Engine Control Unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. However, the catalytic converter was not inspected nor replaced per the recall remedy notes that stated that the catalytic converter would also be replaced if the catalytic converter was damaged. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred increasingly on highland roads. The check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that they could not assist as the recall repair had already been completed. The contact stated that he later diagnosed that the catalytic converter had failed using an OBD reader. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact they could not assist because the recall repair had been completed. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Filed May 23, 2022 · Fuel system · TX

Unknown have a strong gas smell from under hood passenger side and fuel leak was detected by mechanic during oil change service

Filed Oct 2, 2019 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia soul. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle for over two months. Also, while fueling the vehicle, fuel spilled onto the ground. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Jun 14, 2018 · Fuel system · 4,500 miles · PA

My car, which is under 5000 miles, had one of its fuel lines decay or chewed by an animal. The location of the damage was on top of the engine. Before I discovered the defective fuel line, my car had been running just fine, with no warning indicators in the dashboard. The fuel was leaking out dangerously close to the hot engine, as the part that was damaged was near the top of the engine. The vehicle was in motion driving under normal conditions when I discovered it. The smell of gasoline was very strong both in and outside the vehicle. I was told by kia that this will not be covered under warranty. Furthermore, I was told by their own customer relations representative that their fuel lines are made out of a material called paraffin, which is a wax like substance that animals like to chew. I was perplexed at why they use a material that is easily destroyed for such a vital component in their vehicle..