2016 Kia Soul Eco DynamicsKia Soul Eco Dynamics 2016

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 2016 Kia Soul Eco Dynamics, manufacturered by Kia Corporation.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Small Station Wagons Station Wagon (excluding van and truck based).

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
KiaKND Regular
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
24 MPG30 - 31 MPG335 - 338 g/mile
2016 Kia Soul Eco Dynamics
2016 Kia Soul Eco Dynamics
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 2016 Kia Soul Eco Dynamics?
     - The 2016 Kia Soul Eco Dynamics has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 24 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 30 - 31 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 2016 Kia Soul Eco Dynamics?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 2016 Kia Soul Eco Dynamics can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 2016 Kia Soul Eco Dynamics?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2016 Kia Soul Eco Dynamics is $2000.
  • Where is the 2016 Kia Soul Eco Dynamics produced?
     - The 2016 Kia Soul Eco Dynamics is produced in Gwangju Seocho-gu, South Korea.
  • Are there recalls for the 2016 Kia Soul Eco Dynamics?
     - There are 7 recall(s) for the 2016 Kia Soul Eco Dynamics, additional information is below.
  • Does the 2016 Kia Soul Eco Dynamics work with Apple Carplay?
     - The Soul Eco Dynamics does support Apple Carplay.
  • Does the 2016 Kia Soul Eco Dynamics work with Android Auto?
     - The Soul Eco Dynamics does have Android Auto support.
  • What is the GVWR of a 2016 Kia Soul Eco Dynamics?
     - The 2016 Kia Soul Eco Dynamics has a GVWR of Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) lbs.
  • How much does the 2016 Kia Soul Eco Dynamics weigh?
     - The 2016 Kia Soul Eco Dynamics is listed to weigh 2912 lbs.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
  • 1.6L 4 cylinder 6-speed automatic with select shift
  • 1.6L 4 cylinder 6-speed manual
  • 2L 4 cylinder 6-speed automatic with select shift
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 141142 [USA]: Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. a broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. the leaking oil may contact the exhaust, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 130912 [USA]: If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 2021204 [Canada]: Engine

  • Recall 2020535 [Canada]: Engine

  • Recall 2019101 [Canada]: Engine

  • Recall 2017514 [Canada]: Steering

  • Recall 2015535 [Canada]: Steering

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic (S6) Front-Wheel Drive Soul

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsSIDI
    TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-250
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 111.0189
    City mpg for fuel type 1,24
    Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1,23.9902
    Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1337
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,27
    Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1,26.6512
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index20
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsSIDI
    EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available)6
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2000
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    EPA ghg score (-1 = not available)6
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,31
    Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1,30.831
    Vehicle record id36233
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)24
    Model name (carline)Soul
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)101
    TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 130.8597
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 144.2656
    EPA vehicle size classSmall Station Wagons
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-250
    3-character manufacturer codeKMX
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Thu May 21 00:00:00 EDT 2015
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016
    Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles)N
  • Automatic (S6) Front-Wheel Drive Soul

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.6
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsSIDI
    TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-750
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 111.4427
    City mpg for fuel type 1,24
    Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1,23.8782
    Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1335
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1,26.1278
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.6
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index29
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsSIDI
    EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available)6
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2100
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    EPA ghg score (-1 = not available)6
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,30
    Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1,29.5278
    Vehicle record id36234
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)24
    Model name (carline)Soul
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)101
    TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 130.7
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 142.2
    EPA vehicle size classSmall Station Wagons
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-750
    3-character manufacturer codeKMX
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Thu May 21 00:00:00 EDT 2015
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016
    Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles)N
  • Manual 6-spd Front-Wheel Drive Soul

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.6
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsSIDI
    TransmissionManual 6-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-750
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 111.4427
    City mpg for fuel type 1,24
    Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1,23.5971
    Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1338
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1,25.9638
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.6
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index30
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsSIDI
    EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available)6
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2100
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    EPA ghg score (-1 = not available)6
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,30
    Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1,29.5912
    Vehicle record id36235
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)24
    Model name (carline)Soul
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)101
    TransmissionManual 6-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 130.3
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 142.3
    EPA vehicle size classSmall Station Wagons
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-750
    3-character manufacturer codeKMX
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Thu May 21 00:00:00 EDT 2015
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016
    Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles)N
  • Automatic (S6) Front-Wheel Drive Soul Eco Dynamics

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsSIDI
    TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-750
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 111.4427
    City mpg for fuel type 1,24
    Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1,24.0885
    Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1337
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1,26.4221
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index19
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsSIDI
    EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available)6
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2100
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    EPA ghg score (-1 = not available)6
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,30
    Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1,29.9708
    Vehicle record id36232
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)24
    Model name (carline)Soul Eco Dynamics
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)101
    TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 131.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 142.9
    EPA vehicle size classSmall Station Wagons
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-750
    3-character manufacturer codeKMX
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Thu May 21 00:00:00 EDT 2015
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016
    Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles)Y
EPA Test Results
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY: Elantra GT - Test: GKMXV02.0DCE

    Description Data
    Displacement (L)2
    Curb Weight (lbs.)2912
    Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs.)4101
    Equivalent Test Weight (lbs.)3250
    Test Drive Description2-Wheel Drive, Front
    Transmission Type DescriptionAutomatic
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • CS2311_TSB_R2 - STEERING: Technical service bulletin: customer satisfaction: theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector & decal installation (cs2311) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indic
  • PI2002B_OWNR_401 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Product improvement campaign: owner notification - this document is the owner notification advising that kia is conducting a product improvement campaign to perform a software update on 2014-2016 my kia soul vehicles equipped with 2.0-liter
  • CS2311A_OWNRPS - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Customer satisfaction campaign: owner notification - this document is the owner notification advising that kia now has an additional vehicle modification available for installation to help deter or thwart attempted thefts. This modification
  • CS2311_TSB_R1 - STEERING: Technical service bulletin: customer satisfaction: theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector & decal installation (cs2311) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indi
  • CS2311_TSB - STEERING: Technical service bulletin: customer satisfaction: theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector & decal installation (cs2311) - this bulletin provides information to install a theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector on certain 2010-2022m
  • CS2306L_OWNRPS2 - STEERING: Customer satisfaction campaign: owner re-notification - this document is the owner re-notification advising that kia is now making steering wheel lock devices available directly to certain kia vehicle owners. These devices can help deter a
  • CS2306L_OWNRPS - EQUIPMENT: Customer satisfaction campaign: owner notification - this document is the owner notification advising that kia is now making steering wheel lock devices available directly to certain kia vehicle owners. These devices can help deter a theft
  • PS739 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Pitstop: low oil pressure at idle after gamma 1.6l gdi short block engine replacement - this bulletin provides information equipped with a gamma 1.6l gdi regarding a 'low oil pressure' concern during engine idle on vehicles engine due to a
  • TSB_TRA046_R3 - POWER TRAIN: Technical service bulletin: transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each kia model. A flush is required only when a transmis
  • TSB_ENG219_R1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: maintenance reminder feature - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.This bulletin provides inform
  • PS731 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Pitstop: dtc P0011/ P0014/ P0016/ P0017 due to incorrect camshaft reluctor wheel configuration - this pitstop provides information on some 2010-2013my soul (am), 2014-2019my soul (ps), and 2020~my soul (sk3) vehicles equipped with the engin
  • TSB_ENG222_R6 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta/kappa engines - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th
  • TSB_ENG222_R5 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: Technical service bulletin: excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta/kappa engines - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th
  • TSB_ENG222_R4 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Technical service bulletin: excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta/kappa engines - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th
  • TSB_CHA084_R8 - STEERING: Technical service bulletin: partial repair of c-mdps motor, ecu, worm gear and/or steering column housing - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar
  • PI2002YZ_TSB_R2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: engine replacement instructions for dtc P1326 (pi2002y/z) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
  • PI2002A_OWNR_401 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Product improvement campaign: owner notification - this document is a renotification to the 2012-2016 my soul vehicle owners advising them to have the product improvement campaign pi2002a performed.
  • PI2002A_OWNR_202 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Product improvement campaign: owner notification - this document is a renotification to the 2012-2016 my soul vehicle owners advising them to have the product improvement campaign pi2002a performed.
  • TSB_BOD055_R1 - STRUCTURE: Technical service bulletin: information for headlamp condensation and moisture - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b
  • TSB_FUE053 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE: Technical service bulletin: service action: 1.6l gdi with mil on dtc P050A ecm logic improvement (sa485) - this bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the engine control module (ecm) system on some 2014-2016my soul
  • PI2002B_OWNR_202 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Product improvement campaign: owner notification - this document is the renotification to the 2014-2016 my soul vehicle owners advising them to have the product improvement campaign (pi2002b) performed. Upon completion, kia will warrant any
  • PI2002B_OWNR_301 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Product improvement campaign: owner notification - this document is the renotification to the 2014-2016 my soul vehicle owners advising them to have the product improvement campaign (pi2002b) performed. Upon completion, kia will warrant any
  • TSB_ENG222_R3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta/kappa engines - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th
  • TSB_TRA083_R1 - POWER TRAIN: Technical service bulletin: 7-speed dct judder inspection and dual clutch assembly replacement - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the mar
  • PI2002YZ_TSB_R1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: engine replacement instructions for dtc P1326 (pi2002y/z) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
  • PI2002A_TSB_R2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: product improvement campaign - 1.6l gdi knock sensor detection system (ksds) logic improvement (pi2002a) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin a
  • PI2002YZ_TSB - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: engine replacement instructions for dtc P1326 (pi2002y/z) - this bulletin provides information related to the technical service bulletin previously published in january 2021 (pi2002a and pi2002b, august 2020) tit
  • PI2002A_OWNR_102 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Product improvement campaign: owner notification - this document is the notification to the owners of all 2012-2016 my soul vehicles equipped with 1.6l gasoline direct injection ("gdi") engines to protect the engine from excessive connectin
  • PI2002A_OWNR_U1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Product improvement campaign: owner notification - this document is the notification to the 2012-2016 my soul vehicle owners advising them of the updated warranty coverage for the product improvement campaign pi2002a. The coverage has been
  • PI2002A_QA_U1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Product improvement campaign: question and answer - this document is the question and answer guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the product improvement (pi2002a). The warranty coverage information has been update
  • PI2002A_DSM_U1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Product improvement campaign: dealer parts and service manager memo - this document is the notification to dealer parts and service managers of the updated warranty coverage for the product improvement (pi2002a). Upon completion of this pro
  • PI2002A_DP_U1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Product improvement campaign: dealer principal memo - this document is the notification to dealer principals of the updated warranty coverage for the product improvement (pi2002a). Upon completion of this product improvement campaign, kia w
  • TSB_CHA084_R7 - STEERING: Technical service bulletin: partial repair of c-mdps motor, ecu, worm gear and/or steering column housing - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar
  • PI2002B_QA_U1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Product improvement campaign: question and answer - this document is the question and answer guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the product improvement (pi2002b). The warranty coverage information has been update
  • PI2002B_OWNR_U1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Product improvement campaign: owner notification - this document is the notification to the 2014-2016 my soul vehicle owners advising them of the updated warranty coverage for the product improvement (pi2002b). Coverage has been expanded to
  • PI2002B_DSM_U1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Product improvement campaign: dealer parts and service manager memo - this document is the notification to dealer parts and service managers of the updated warranty coverage for the product improvement (pi2002b). Upon completion of this pro
  • PI2002B_DP_U1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Product improvement campaign: dealer principal memo - this document is the notification to dealer principals of the updated warranty coverage for the product improvement (pi2002b). Upon completion of this product improvement campaign, kia w
  • TSB_ENG222_R2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta engines - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bul
  • TSB_ENG222_R1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta engines - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b
  • PI2002B_TSB_R2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: product improvement campaign - nu 2.0l gdi - knock sensor detection system (ksds) ecu upgrade (pi2002b) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin a
  • PI2002A_TSB_R1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: product improvement campaign - 1.6l gdi knock sensor detection system (ksds) logic improvement (pi2002a) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin
  • TSB_ENG222 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: excessive oil consumption - nu/gamma engines - this bulletin provides information on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2012-2019my soul (am/ps) vehicles (refer to table below for applicable engine), which may exhi
  • PS447 - LANE DEPARTURE: Pitstop: forward collision warning (fcw) indicator shown on cluster without dtc(s) - on some 2016my soul (ps) vehicles, you may see a forward collision warning (fcw) indicator may appear on the instrument cluster with no dtc's present. Th
  • TSBELE100R2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Tsb - combination tsb / service action: uvo system upgrade (sa222) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin prov
  • PS443 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Tsb - use of aftermarket usb charging cables in usb/12v ports - this article provides information regarding the use of usb ports and 12v power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th
  • TSB_CHA084_R6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: partial repair of c-mdps motor, ecu, worm gear and/or steering column housing - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba
  • TSB_CHA084_R5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: partial repair of c-mdps motor, ecu, worm gear and/or steering column housing - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b
  • PI2002B_TSB_R1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Tsb - product improvement campaign: nu 2.0l gdi - knock sensor detection system (ksds) ecu upgrade (pi2002b) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black
  • PI2002B_TSB - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Tsb - product improvement campaign (pi2002b) - nu 2.0l gdi - knock sensor detection system (ksds) logic improvement - this bulletin provides information related to a software update to the engine control unit (ecu) to install the knock sens
  • TSB_CHA098_R3 - EQUIPMENT: Technical service bulletin: ibau system repair for noise and air bleeding - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulle
  • PS675 - EQUIPMENT: Pitstop - brake caliper leak inspection - this pitstop provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.
  • PI2002B_OWNR - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Product improvement - owner letter - this document is the notice to customers advising them of the product improvement campaign to update the ecu in their vehicles. Kia motors america, inc. Is conducting an important product improvement cam
  • PI2002B_QA - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Product improvement - qa document which contains frequently asked questions regarding a campaign.
  • PI2002B_DSM - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Product improvement - dealer service manager letter - this document is the notice to the dealer service managers advising them that kia is conducting a product improvement campaign to perform a software update to the engine control unit (ec
  • PI2002B_DP - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Product improvement - dealer principal notice - this document is the notice to the dealer principals advising of the product improvement campaign to perform a software update to the engine control unit (ecu) to protect the engine from exce
  • TSB_ENG219 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: maintenance reminder feature - this bulletin provides information on setting the "service interval reminder" feature available on most kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be i
  • EngOil_OWNR - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Communication to kia owners - important reminder of engine maintenance requirements for engine longevity - kia motors america, inc. Is sending this notice to remind you in detail of the oil and oil filter maintenance requirements provided i
  • TSB_TRA046_R1 - POWER TRAIN: Technical service bulletin: - transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requ
  • PI2002A_OWNR_UPD - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Product improvement campaign (pi2002a) - important notice to customers - on february 21, 2020, kia motors america, inc. Notified you that it was conducting a product improvement campaign to perform a software update to protect the engine fr
  • PI2002A_DSM - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Product improvement campaign: dealer service manager notice (pi2002a) - this document is the notification to the dealer service manager advising of a new a product improvement campaign to perform a software update to the engine control unit
  • PI2002A_DP - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Product improvement campaign: dealer principal notice (pi2002a) - this document is the notification letter to the dealer principals advising them of the new product improvement campaign to perform a software update to the engine control uni
  • PI2002_TSB - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Product improvement campaign: tsb - knock sensor detection system (ksds) logic improvement (pi2002) - this bulletin provides information related to a software update to the engine control unit (ecu) to install the knock sensor detection sys
  • PI2002A_QA - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Product improvement campaign: questions and answers (pi2002a) - this document contains questions and answers regarding the product improvement campaign.
  • PI2002A_OWNR - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Product improvement campaign: owner notification letter (pi2002a) - this document is the owner notification letter advising of an important product improvement campaign to perform a software update on all 2012-2016 my soul vehicles equipped
  • TSB_ELE148 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Technical service bulletin: halogen head lamp low beam bulb connector replacement - this bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some 2010my~ vehicles listed on the table below, which may exhibi
  • TSB_TRA085 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Technical service bulletin: dct actuator rod length adjustment - this bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the dual clutch transmission (dct) actuator rod lengths using the applicable sst on some 2016my~ vehicles equipped with 6 speed
  • TSBCHA084_R4 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Technical service bulletin: partial repair of c-mdps motor, ecu and/or steering column housing - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the motor d
  • TSBCHA084_R3 - STEERING: Technical service bulletin tsb084_r3: partial repair of c-mdps motor, ecu and/or steering column housing - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of t
  • TSBFUE038_R1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Tsb: air drain case replacement - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the air drain case on some 2014-2018my soul (ps), produced from july 21, 2013 through june 1
  • TSBENG083_R1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Tsb: special service information & specifications for gdi high pressure fuel system - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to all kia vehicles equipped with gasoline
  • PS067_R1 - ENGINE (PWS): Pitstop: cylinder head steel ball inspection and installation - this pitstop provides information regarding the inspection and installation of the steel sealing ball on: * 3.3l & 3.8l lambda engines for 2007-2008my sorento (bl), * 2.0l nu e
  • TSBENG164_R2 - ENGINE (PWS): Tsb - ecu upgrade ? Dtc P0441 logic improvement - this bulletin has been revised and is no longer a service action. Bulletin provides information related to the engine control unit (ecu) software upgrade for some 2012-2016my rio (ub), 2014-
  • TSBFUE038 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Tsb - canister close valve inspection and air drain case replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and if necessary, replace the air drain case on some 2014-18my soul (ps), produced from july 21, 2013 through june 1, 201
  • PS539 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
  • PS476_R1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Pitstop - intermittent lack of power or hesitation upon acceleration - restricted fuel line - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Customers may experience an intermittent lack of power or hesitation upon accele
  • TSBTRA047_R2 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT: Tsb - driveshaft serviceability - this bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic tr
  • PS530 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Pitstop - duplicate camshaft part numbers - this pitstop provides information regarding the duplicate exhaust camshaft part numbers available for 2014-2016my soul (ps) models, equipped with the 2.0l gdi engine. Both part numbers listed belo
  • TSBELE091R3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Tsb - identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - this bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations.
  • TSBENG161R1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Tsb - data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc16) - revised - this bulletin provides information related to extracting ?In use performance tracking? Emissions data from the engine control unit (ecu) of certain vehicle
  • TSB-ELE091R1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Tsb: identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - identifying head unit software version for direct exchange (ele091) (rev 1) - this bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level
  • PS483 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Pitstop: headlights flicker/intermittently operate or remain on indefinitely - if a customer has a concern regarding intermittent flickering, inoperative headlights, or that the headlights stay on indefinitely after the vehicle is turned of
  • PS474 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Pitstop: tpms sensor position - when diagnosing tpms-related dtcs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. The tpms positioning from the manufacturer may be different from the positioning shown on a kds.
  • TSB-ENG164 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Combination tsb / service action: ecu upgrade ? Dtc P0441 logic improvement (sa280) - this bulletin provides information related to the engine control unit (ecu) software upgrade for some 2012-2016my rio (ub), 2014-2016 soul (ps), and 2012-
  • PS493 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Tsb: defogging logic ? Normal operation, disabling, and enabling - starting with 2010my, all kia vehicles, except rio (jb), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the spe
  • PS476 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Pitstop: intermittent lack of power or hesitation upon acceleration ? Restricted fuel line - customers may experience an intermittent lack of power or hesitation upon acceleration. The malfunction indicator lamp may not illuminate or dtc p0
  • TSB-ENG164R1 - ENGINE (PWS): Tsb: service action: ecu upgrade - dtc P0441 logic improvement (sa280) - this bulletin provides information related to the engine control unit (ecu) software upgrade for some 2012-2016my rio (ub), 2014-2016 soul (ps), and 2012-2013my soul (
  • TSB-ELE100R4 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Tsb: uvo system upgrade - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014-2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma)/(uma), optima (tf hev), forte (yd), sportage (sl), 2015-2016my sedona (yp), and 2014-2015(my) optima (q
  • PS469 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL: Pitstop: manual evaporative emissions test for hard to find/small leaks - if the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated with dtc(s) P0442, P0455, P0456, or P0457 (evaporative emissions system-leak detected) and the evaporative (eva
  • TSB-GEN085R1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various kia models and are strictly intended for ?One time use.? Some example
  • PS472R1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Pitstop: hvac ventilation logic operation - starting with 14my soul (ps) (with the exception of psev) and complete new models such as k900 (kh), sedona (yp), sorento (uma), optima (jfa), sportage (ql), and 17my forte (yd, ydm), etc., equipp
  • TSB-GEN085 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners utilized in various kia models are strictly intended for ?One time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
  • TSB-ENG161 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL: Tsb: data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc16) - this bulletin provides information related to extracting ?In use performance tracking? Emissions data from the engine control unit (ecu) of certain vehicles sold in
  • TSBELE089 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Tsb: navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement procedure related to error messages that may be displayed on the navigation screen when the incorrect sd card is inserted. Note: only n
  • PS266R1 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Pitstop: hvac receiver/dryer - desiccant replacement - in the event of a hvac system concern in which metal particles or shards have contaminated the system, the desiccant or the entire a/c receiver/dryer assembly may need to be replaced. T
  • TSBELE089 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Tsb: navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement procedure related to error messages that may be displayed on the navigation screen when the incorrect sd card is inserted. Note: only n
  • PS447 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: Forward collision warning (fcw) indicator shown on cluster without dtc(s) - on some 2016 my soul (ps) vehicles, you may see a forward collision warning (fcw) indicator may appear on the instrument cluster with no dtc'spresent. This conditio
  • TSBELE113R1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Tsb: android auto/apple carplay software download - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading avn 4.0 and uvo 3.0 audio system software to include android auto and apple carplay software.
  • TSBTRA049R1 - POWER TRAIN: Tsb: 6-spd. A/t adaptive value reset /relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset and relearn the adaptive values after transmission replacement or reprogramming/replacement of the pcm/tcm. After the adaptive values a
  • TSBELE091 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Tsb: identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - this bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations. This procedure will now be req
  • TSBELE100R3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Combination tsb / service action: uvo system upgrade (sa222) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014~2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma)/(uma), optima (tf hev), forte (yd), sportage (sl) 2015~2016my sedo
  • TSBGEN072R1 - EQUIPMENT: Tsb: electric vehicle (ev) service handling procedures - this technical service bulletin will address proper electric vehicle (ev) customer and service handling procedures. There are unique ev related service procedures, special service too
  • PS428 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Simplified uvo e-services activation procedure - this article outlines the simplified activation procedure for vehicles equipped with uvo e-services. (excluding 2016 k900 and soul ev)
  • PS425 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Avn displays "unable to start vehicle" warning message - on some 2015~16my soul ev (ps ev) vehicles, a customer may complain that a warning message (unable to start vehicle) is being displayed on the navigation head unit screen. This cond
  • TSBGEN078 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Pre-delivery inspection (pdi) and owner delivery folder program - all models excluding k900 and soul ev -kia motors america, inc. Is pleased to announce the launch of an all-new pre-delivery inspection (pdi) and owner delivery folder progra
  • TSBELE094 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Service action: low voltage dc-dc converter (ldc) system logic improvement (sa201) - this bulletin provides information related to the reprogramming of the low voltage dc-dc converter (ldc) system of some 2015~2016my soul ev (ps ev) vehicle
  • TSBSST041 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Tsb: kds - audio update module (aum) - the gds audio update module (aum) was introduced in fourth quarter of 2013. This special service tool (sst) was developed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of updating 2010my, and later, kia
  • TSBENG151R1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Service action: ecm/tcm shift logic improvement (sa207) - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm/tcm software upgrade for some 2016my soul (ps) vehicles to improve transmission shift-feel when downshifting (6-5-4).
  • TSBELE096R2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Service action: uvo upgrade - sorento (uma), rio (ub), soul (ps), and sedona (yp) (sa209) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2016my sorento (uma), rio (ub), soul (ps) and sedona (yp) vehicles (see pr
  • TSBBOD124 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING: Service action: 2014 - 2016 my soul (ps) and soul (ps ev) rear center seat belt webbing guide replacement (sa206) - this bulletin provides the procedure for the replacement of the seat belt webbing guide for the rear center seat in 2014~201
  • TSB-ELE-100R2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Combination tsb / service action: uvo system upgrade (sa222) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014~2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma), optima (tf/qf), forte (yd) and sportage (sl) vehicles to address
Known Recall Investigations
  • Engine fires investigation # EA21003

    In 2017, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened two recall queries (rq17-003 and 004) following multiple recall actions initiated by hyundai and kia for “theta ii” engine-equipped vehicles. The rqs were opened to investigate both the timeliness and scope of the recalls as well as the compliance of each company to meet their reporting requirements established under the motor vehicle safety act. Numerous violations of the requirements were found for both companies, and in on november 20, 2020, both companies entered into consent orders with nhtsa to resolve nhtsa’s assertions of violations of law. Both consent orders remain in effect.In 2018, the center for automotive safety (cas) petitioned the agency under defect petition (dp) 18-003 to investigate non-crash fires on various hyundai and kia models, citing 120 voqs alleging vehicle fires at varying points of origin and occurring under various non-crash related circumstances (including key-off fires). In opening dp18-003, odi noted that many of the 120 fire incidents appeared to originate in the engine compartment area and made reference to the two open rq investigations as likely pertinent. Odi issued information request (ir) letters to hyundai and kia and several peer oems in its efforts to properly evaluate and disposition cas’ petition.After reviewing responses to the dp requests, odi granted cas’ petition and in 2019 opened two preliminary evaluations (pe19-003 and 19-004, one for each company) to broadly investigate incidents of non-crash fires (regardless of origin or operational status of the vehicle) on various model year hyundai (sonata and santa fe) and kia (optima, sorento and soul) models. Odi issued additional, more broadly scoped ir letters to both hyundai and kia, which upon review, identified certain vehicle populations exhibiting higher rates of non-crash fires for various defects and points of origin, including some due to engine failure.To date, hyundai and kia have issued several recallsto address vehicle fires, including those due to engine failure involving various engine types (theta ii gdi, theta ii mpi, theta ii mpi hev, nu gdi, and gamma gdi). The remedies for the engine failure recalls typically involve engine inspection (to detect existing damage), and if necessary, engine replacement. Additionally, both manufacturers are installing an engine control software modification known as knock sensor detection software (ksds) which is intended to detect impending engine failure, alert the driver, and limit engine power (to lessen likelihood of engine failure). Ksds is being installed under recalls and non-safety field actions, and both companies have extended limited engine warranties (see recall files). They have even replaced engines if the ksds software detects an impending engine failure.The 78 voqs cited above, which all involve fires likely due to engine failure, consist of 36 remedy-related and 42 scope-related incidents. The injury allegations involve eye and burn injuries not requiring medical treatment. With the 83 other voqs, odi is aware of 161 fires potentially due to engine failures. The downloadable version of the resume available at nhtsa.Gov contains additional information on the recall actions and id numbers for the voqs.The office of defects investigation (odi) is opening this engineering analysis for two primary purposes. First, the investigation will continue to evaluate the scope of recalls initially begun under prior odi actions (see below), and will also include other recalls for fires due to engine failures, which hyundai and kia have subsequently launched (many influenced by odi investigations). Second, the investigation will monitor and evaluate the efficacy of the recall remedies for engine fire related recalls, as well as the long-term viability of related programs and non-safety field actions being conducted by hyundai and kia.

NHTSA decoded information from VIN

139 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Air Bag Loc Curtain1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Body ClassSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
DisplacementCC1600.0
DisplacementCI97.63799055157
DisplacementL1.6
Doors4
Engine Cylinders4
Engine ModelGDI GAMMA
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Injection TypeStoichiometric Gasoline Direct Injection (SGDI)
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
GVWRClass 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
MakeKIA
MakeID499
ManufacturerHYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC (HATCI)
Manufacturer Id1034
ModelSoul
ModelID2460
Model Year2016
NCSA Body TypeStation Wagon (excluding van and truck based)
NCSA MakeKIA
NCSA ModelSoul
Plant CityGWANGJU
Plant Company NameKia Motors Corporation
Plant CountrySOUTH KOREA
Seat Belts AllManual
Series2Wagon body style
TPMSDirect
TrimPlus
VINKNDJN2A25G7858647
Valve Train DesignDual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
CrashNoN NoneNone20210626

It suddenly didn't want to turn and made me wreck it and bent the tie rods or something

NoNoN NoneNone20210621

Bought used nov2020. June 2021 took for a long road trip. Daily car use is less than 10 miles a day. So a long road trip should be fine. Got regularly scheduled oil change 1 month before trip, according to them no major problems with vehicle to take long drive. Drove over 1200 miles in a weekend, oil light came on, the check engine light immediately after. Stopped at gas station to put oil in allow to cool. Not over heating but wanted to allow to cool. Turned on car, check engine light and oil light still on. Then it went pop and i was stranded. It wouldn’t start.

NoFireN NoneNone20210614

The contact owns a 2016 kia soul. The contact stated that while turning on the vehicle as well as while driving, an oil odor was detected, a knocking sound was heard, and the vehicle was consuming excessive amounts of engine oil. The check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed an oil change and stated that the catalytic converter was faulty. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer and the dealer performed a recall for the engine control unit (ecu) software update however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The contact stated that smoke was seen coming from under the hood while driving. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that she needed to pay for the diagnostic and since the recall repair was not performed in 2018, the dealer was not responsible for the engine replacement under nhtsa campaign number: 19v120000 (engine) for which the vin was included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was 146,630.

NoNoN NoneNone20210601

In 2020 kia motors america sent letters about a product improvement campaign. This 'campaign" was intended to update software for a knock sensor system (ksds) that detects vibrations indicating the onset of excessive connecting rod bearing wear in the engine. Per letter "the ksds is designed to alert the vehicle driver at an early stage of bearing wear before the occurrence of severe engine damage including engine failure". I never received this letter. I never knew that there was a severe issue with my car, my check engine lights never came on. I took my car in to car pros kia in huntington beach a couple months ago for a transmission fluid change and they never told me anything was wrong or that this product improvement campaign was available. On 6/1/2021 my car died out of nowhere. I took the car to kia where they filed a claim for a new engine per the product improvement campaign but it was denied. Dan boyer, supervisor from kia motors america claims department told me the deadline was 4/16/21. This date isn't on any letter they sent. After searching, i realized that these letters are available for the public to view. I realized that one letter from 3/21/2020 states in bold underlined format "we would, however, like to assure you that there is no immediate need to have this software update performed". Clearly this is incorrect information, getting this software update is crucial-your engine will be damaged if the rod bearings are damaged as mine was. Kia motors expected me to bring my car, despite i never received a letter, i had no idea there was product improvement campaign surrounding this issue, and expected people to bring their car in for it in the middle of a pandemic. Now i can't go to work, my livelihood is at stake, and they want me to pay $6,000 out of pocket + any other fee associated without taking any responsibility on the matter. I'm seeking assistance in making things right, i'm looking for compensation, and awareness about this corporation.

NoNoY NoneNone20210526

The contact owns a 2016 kia soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, there was an abnormal cracking sound detected before the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering gear and pinion plug needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was like nhtsa campaign number: 17v608000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but declined to offer any repair assistance. The failure mileage was 70,055.

NoNoN NoneNone20210525

On a partly cloudy, warm day, i got in my vehicle and closed my driver door; upon the driver door closing, the rear passenger door window exploded, shattering all over the back seat and floor of the car.

NoNoN NoneNone20210525

Check engine light came on day before i took it in for kia recall 4/27/2021. It was off after service done. 2 weeks later light came on again and went off 5 days later. Light came on again 2 weeks later- i went auto zone and firestone to have code scan. Both scans showed code P050A----pcm has detected a problem with the idle air control. When i called montrose kia sheffield lake, ohio chris in service said they don't trust auto zone codes and wanted to charge me $129.99 for them to check code. He told me if the light was steady don't worry about and was very rude and unprofessional. While investigating code info online i found it was a known problem to kia and nothing could be done-problem in ecu logic -no fix-expecting software update. If i went to dealership who knows what they would of done and charged me for.

NoNoY NoneNone20210524

The contact owns a 2016 kia soul. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle shuddered and loss motive power. The contact restarted the vehicle and continued driving to the residence. An unknown warning light was illuminated when the vehicle was restarted. The contact had the vehicle towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine rod had fractured and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage 59,600.

NoNoN NoneNone20210510

I have a 2016 kia soul, base model 1.6l. Attaching recall notice, as i do not know the number (there have been 2 that i know of) after receiving product improvement campaign notice dated 4/6/2021, i notified my kia dealership in which i purchased the vehicle (7301 new lagrange rd, louisville ky 40222) and was told the next available appointment to do the recall update was 2 weeks from when i called, i asked if it was safe to drive since the recall is about engine fires and my engine light was on. I was told it would be fine, this was a "software update" but unfortunately, the rate at which my engine was burning oil, the day before my schedule recall appointment (5/11/21), my engine apparently blew while i was driving on the hwy. Prior to the smoke coming out the back, i heard clicking and then what seemed like something shooting out from the bottom of my car. The oil that i had put in (even though i was not due for an oil change) was leaking as they towed my kia to the dealership. I did not hear back about my car until i reached out for the 3rd time friday 5/14/21, where the tech told me i needed a replacement engine and kia motors will not cover it, stating it was because "there is an open recall for my engine and i had not had the recall completed" i have opened a case with kia customer affairs. Kia service center was unable to give me the date that the recall started.I do know that my car was serviced for a recall prior to this, 3/31/2020, in which there had been so much damage to the catalytic converter, it needed replaced. That was covered under the recall apparently, but for some reason this most recent recall is now showing that it is no longer open according to my vin on the nhtsa website. So the dealership must have cleared it, but still claims it was not completed so that they are refusing to replace my engine, quoting me $6.3k should be covered 100%

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Common OBD-II Error Codes
  • P0011 [1] "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
  • P0014 [1] "B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
  • P0016 [1] Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A)
  • P0017 [1] Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B)
  • P1326 [3] Knock control, cylinder 1 - control limit reached
  • P050A [2] Cold Start Idle Air Control System Performance
  • P0441 [3] Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow
  • P0442 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
  • P0455 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
  • P0456 [1] Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected
  • P0457 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
KNDJP3A5XG78696402016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
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KNDJX3AEXG70128472016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJP3A55G73172672016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJN2A25G78586472016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJP3A51G73648002016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJP3A58G78601582016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJP3A50G78209782016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJX3A5XG72656212016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJN2A22G74000772016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJN2A2XG72490222016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJP3A59G73264902016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJP3A50G73547612016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJP3A57G73024152016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJN2A27G72851192016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJN2A26G72819352016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJN2A20G78489022016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJP3A42G73420702016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJP3AEXG70047162016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJP3A57G73681072016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJP3A5XG78674492016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJN2A25G73303472016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJX3A57G78495412016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA
KNDJN2A24G72712742016SoulGWANGJU , SOUTH KOREA

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