Array ( [0] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1026062 [ODINO] => 10554720 [MFR_NAME] => Kia Motors Corporation [MAKETXT] => KIA [MODELTXT] => SOUL [YEARTXT] => 2014 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20121227 [FIRE] => Y [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => ELECTRICAL SYSTEM [CITY] => WHEATON [STATE] => MD [VIN] => KNDJP3A54E7 [DATEA] => 20131203 [LDATE] => 20131203 [MILES] => 18 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2014 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED TWO HOLES THROUGH THE SEAT. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE RENTAL AGENCY OF THE FIRE. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS REMOVED FROM THE FLEET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18. UPDATED 1/29/14*CN..UPDATED 02-04-14 *BF [CMPL_TYPE] => EVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 4 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => FWD [FUEL_SYS] => FI [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 0 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [1] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1026063 [ODINO] => 10554720 [MFR_NAME] => Kia Motors Corporation [MAKETXT] => KIA [MODELTXT] => SOUL [YEARTXT] => 2014 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20121227 [FIRE] => Y [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER [CITY] => WHEATON [STATE] => MD [VIN] => KNDJP3A54E7 [DATEA] => 20131203 [LDATE] => 20131203 [MILES] => 18 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2014 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED TWO HOLES THROUGH THE SEAT. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE RENTAL AGENCY OF THE FIRE. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS REMOVED FROM THE FLEET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18. UPDATED 1/29/14*CN..UPDATED 02-04-14 *BF [CMPL_TYPE] => EVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 4 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => FWD [FUEL_SYS] => FI [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 0 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [2] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1045340 [ODINO] => 10568239 [MFR_NAME] => Kia Motors Corporation [MAKETXT] => KIA [MODELTXT] => SOUL [YEARTXT] => 2014 [CRASH] => Y [FAILDATE] => 20140226 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 2 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => AIR BAGS [CITY] => DELAND [STATE] => FL [VIN] => [DATEA] => 20140310 [LDATE] => 20140310 [MILES] => 6000 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2014 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED WHIPLASH, BRUISING AND BACK INJURIES. A SECOND PASSENGER SUSTAINED BRUISING AND A SPRAINED ARM. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => EVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => Y [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 50 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [3] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1053479 [ODINO] => 10576877 [MFR_NAME] => Kia Motors America [MAKETXT] => KIA [MODELTXT] => SOUL [YEARTXT] => 2014 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20140331 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 1 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => SEAT BELTS [CITY] => HAMMOND [STATE] => IN [VIN] => KNDJX3A51E7 [DATEA] => 20140402 [LDATE] => 20140402 [MILES] => 3980 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => AS I WAS DRIVING I HAD A SUDDEN STOP AND MY CHILD WAS THROWN FROM HER SEAT AS FAR AS TO THE MIDDLE CONSOLE FROM THE BACK MIDDLE SEATBELT. UPON INVESTIGATING WHY THIS HAPPENED I NOTICED THAT THE SEATBELT RETENTION WAS IMPROPERLY WORKING. AS YOU PULL IT OUT IT WILL NOT RETRACT BACK INTO THE SEAT AS DESIGNED. I WAS SCARED AND HYSTERICAL BECAUSE LORD FORBID IF THERE WAS A COLLISION MY CHILD COULD HAVE BEEN EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THROWN OUT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF COULD GET IT IN THE SHOP THAT DAY MARCH 31,2014 AND THEY WERE SO SWAMPED THEY MADE ME AN APPOINTMENT FOR TODAY APRIL 2, 2014. I AM SO DISAPPOINTED IN THE WAY THIS SITUATION WAS HANDLED ON TODAY THE SERVICE DEPT. PLAYED ME IN SAYING THAT IT WAS TANGLED WITHIN THE SEAT. THERE WAS NO SUCH THING THE SEATBELT MOVED FREELY LOCKED AT SOME POINTS AND DIDN'T LOCK AT SOME POINTS I HAVE VIDEO FOOTAGE TO SHOW JUST MINUTES BEFORE TAKING MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE DEALERSHIP. THIS TYPE OF SAFETY ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RECTIFIED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT. ON THIS SPECIFIC DAY WAS THE ONLY TIME I USED THE MIDDLE SEATBELT. I CAN'T STRESS ENOUGH AS TO HOW MUCH I'M A STICKLER FOR SAFETY AND ESPECIALLY SEATBELT SAFETY THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED IN A BRAND NEW 2014 VEHICLE OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR. I BOUGHT THE CAR ON AROUND FEBRUARY 22, 2014 I HAVE BEEN SEEN IN EVERGREEN KIA 3 TIMES AS OF TODAY SINCE I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DON'T LET THIS COMPLAINT SLIP OR FALL INTO THE CRACKS .I WILL FOLLOW THROUGH ON ALL PAPER WORK FILED FOR THIS AND OTHER FUTURE SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. I MAY BE CONTACTED AT ANY TIME OF DAY FOR ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THIS SAFETY ISSUE. THIS IS MAJOR BECAUSE SEATBELTS ARE MADE TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF A LIFE IF WORN PROPERLY IN ANY VEHICLE. AS I RESEARCH KIA HAS HAD A RECALL ON THE SPORTAGE AND KIA SOUL FOR 2011 & 2012. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 4 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 30 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [4] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1055148 [ODINO] => 10578067 [MFR_NAME] => Kia Motors Corporation [MAKETXT] => KIA [MODELTXT] => SOUL [YEARTXT] => 2014 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20140217 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL [CITY] => COLUMBUS [STATE] => OH [VIN] => KNDJN2A26E7 [DATEA] => 20140407 [LDATE] => 20140407 [MILES] => 2702 [OCCURENCES] => 0 [CDESCR] => I HAVE HAD MY CAR TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES FOR THIS SAME ISSUE WHICH STILL HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. THE ENGIN LIGHT COMES ON WHEN IT WANTS TOO AND THEN THERE IS VERY LITTLE POWER IN 1, 2,AND 3RD GEARS THIS IS A MANUAL TRANS. I ALMOST GOT HIT HIT IN THE SIDE BECAUSE OF PULLING FROM A STOP SIGH AND WENT TO GO AND LOOKED DOWN LIGHT WAS ON AND CAR DID NOT WANT TO MOVE. ITS VERY HARD TO GET A STICK SHIFT CAR TO START OUT IN 4TH GEAR. KIA SAYS THEY WANT ME HAPPY BUT WILL NOT REPLACE THE CAR INSTEAD OFFERING FREE OIL CHANGES AND OTHER ITEMS BUT I WANT A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE NOT OTHER ITEMS. 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THE ENGIN LIGHT COMES ON WHEN IT WANTS TOO AND THEN THERE IS VERY LITTLE POWER IN 1, 2,AND 3RD GEARS THIS IS A MANUAL TRANS. I ALMOST GOT HIT HIT IN THE SIDE BECAUSE OF PULLING FROM A STOP SIGH AND WENT TO GO AND LOOKED DOWN LIGHT WAS ON AND CAR DID NOT WANT TO MOVE. ITS VERY HARD TO GET A STICK SHIFT CAR TO START OUT IN 4TH GEAR. KIA SAYS THEY WANT ME HAPPY BUT WILL NOT REPLACE THE CAR INSTEAD OFFERING FREE OIL CHANGES AND OTHER ITEMS BUT I WANT A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE NOT OTHER ITEMS. 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DEALER SAYS THE STEERING RACK NEEDS REPLACING. PART WILL NOT BE HERE UNTIL APRIL 30TH (1 MONTH). DEALER WILL NOT RELEASE THE CAR TO ME BECAUSE THEY SAY IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. KIA WILL NO LONGER TALK TO ME AT ALL ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR. ONLINE I SEE THAT PAST KIA SOUL'S HAVE HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM. 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UPON ATTEMPTING TO MANAGE THE EMERGENCY AND UNLOCK THE DOOR FOR MY PASSENGERS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, I WAS GREATLY DELAYED BECAUSE THE "UNLOCK LIGHT IS NON FUNCTIONING" AND CAN'T BE SEEN IN THE DARK. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM & I BELIEVE IT WARRANTS A RECALL BECAUSE THE DEALER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT AS A PROBLEM THAT NEEDS CORRECTING. THANKS GOD THERE WAS NO FIRE! PLEASE ADVISE AND ASSIST, PICCOLA [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 0 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [8] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1064580 [ODINO] => 10587791 [MFR_NAME] => Kia Motors Corporation [MAKETXT] => KIA [MODELTXT] => SOUL [YEARTXT] => 2014 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20140425 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => SERVICE BRAKES [CITY] => HERNDON [STATE] => VA [VIN] => [DATEA] => 20140512 [LDATE] => 20140512 [MILES] => 1500 [OCCURENCES] => 0 [CDESCR] => WHEN BRAKING, THERE IS FADING PEDAL FEEL WHEREBY BRAKING GRIP IS NOT LINEAR WITH PEDAL PRESSURE. 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I NOTICED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER IN THE STEERING COLUMN SEEMS VERY LOOSE. WITH THE KEY IN THE CYLINDER IT HAS TOO MUCH PLAY. THE KEY WIGGLES AROUND VERY LOOSELY. BEING CONCERNED THAT IT MAY CAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH TO TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING, I TOOK IT TO TWO DIFFERENT KIA DEALERS' SERVICE DEPARTMENTS. BOTH TOLD ME IT'S NORMAL;. I'VE BEEN DRIVING SINCE 1969 AND HAVE NEVER SEEN AN IGNITION SWITCH HAVE THAT MUCH PLAY IN IT. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THE CAR TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS. THANK YOU. 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HEAD ON COLLISION INTO THE TREE(S). THE CAR STOPPED DEAD CENTER IN THE LARGE TREE I HIT, CAUSING MY BODY (PASSENGER) TO GO BETWEEN THE LAP BELT AND SHOULDER BELT. MY BODY SMACKED THE DASH AND HEAD SLAMMED INTO THE WINDSHIELD. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS. 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HEAD ON COLLISION INTO THE TREE(S). THE CAR STOPPED DEAD CENTER IN THE LARGE TREE I HIT, CAUSING MY BODY (PASSENGER) TO GO BETWEEN THE LAP BELT AND SHOULDER BELT. MY BODY SMACKED THE DASH AND HEAD SLAMMED INTO THE WINDSHIELD. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS. UPDATED 07/01/14 *BF..UPDATED 08/12/14 *BF [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => Y [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 4 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => FWD [FUEL_SYS] => FI [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 45 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [13] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1077609 [ODINO] => 10604855 [MFR_NAME] => Kia Motors Corporation [MAKETXT] => KIA [MODELTXT] => SOUL [YEARTXT] => 2014 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20140619 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL [CITY] => DAYTON [STATE] => TX [VIN] => KNDJP3A55E7 [DATEA] => 20140620 [LDATE] => 20140620 [MILES] => 4388 [OCCURENCES] => 0 [CDESCR] => CRUISE CONTROL RANDOMLY CUT OFF. THEN ESC AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON AND DISABLES ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM AND STABILITY CONTROL. BEST GUESS FAULTY BRAKE SWITCH. 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THEN ESC AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON AND DISABLES ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM AND STABILITY CONTROL. BEST GUESS FAULTY BRAKE SWITCH. 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THEN ESC AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON AND DISABLES ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM AND STABILITY CONTROL. BEST GUESS FAULTY BRAKE SWITCH. 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I BEGAN TO MAKE A U TURN A FEW MINUTES LATER AND THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED 360 DEGREES, BUT THE ACTUAL WHEELS DID NOT TURN WITH IT. I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET BECAUSE I COULD NOT TURN LEFT AND HAD TO REVERSE TO GET THE CAR STRAIGHT AGAIN. .... UPDATED 08/05/14 *BF UPDATED 08/19/2014 *JS [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 4 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => FWD [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 35 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [17] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1090664 [ODINO] => 10617083 [MFR_NAME] => Kia Motors Corporation [MAKETXT] => KIA [MODELTXT] => SOUL [YEARTXT] => 2014 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20140630 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => ENGINE [CITY] => HERNDON [STATE] => VA [VIN] => [DATEA] => 20140729 [LDATE] => 20140729 [MILES] => 5000 [OCCURENCES] => 0 [CDESCR] => UNDER NORMAL AND MILD ACCELERATION, THERE IS NOTICEABLE HESITATION AND POWER LOSS WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS UP; MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN SHIFTING OCCURS FROM 2ND TO 3RD AND 3RD TO 4TH GEARS. 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THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V332000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THREE WEEKS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. 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THE WEATHER WAS GOOD. IM DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR HITS A GUARDRAIL AND SPUN ACROSS THE STREET AND HIT A UTILITY POLE. NOW I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR AT LEAST 30 YEARS AND I HAVE NEVER HAD A ACCIDENT ANYTHING. I WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY RESCUE SQUAD, WHERE I SUSTAIN SOME SERIOUS INJURIES, HEAD INJURY, RIGHT EYE WAS CUT BADLY, AND I WAS IN A COMA FOR A WEEK. DURING THIS INCIDENT I HAVE A POLICE REPORT STATING THERE WAS ZERO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL IN MY SYSTEM. I WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSPITAL ON 7-15-2014, WHERE I STILL CAN'T WALK WITHOUT A WALKER OR CANE. I WOULD LIKE FOR THIS CASE TO BE INVESTIGATED TO ITS FULLY CONTENT BECAUE THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2014 KIA SOUL 7-21-13 TO 1-17-2014 KIA # SC108 STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE CAUSE A CRASH NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 14332000. 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WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE RERPORT WAS NOT FILED. FIVE MONTHS LATER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V332000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,874. 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WE PULLED OFF HIGHWAY TO LOOK AT A TOURIST ATTRACTION. NO INDICATION WHATSOEVER THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. PARKED, TURNED CAR OFF. GOT OUT. GLANCED BACK AT THE CAR AND SMOKE WAS POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SOON THERE WERE FLAMES DRIPPING FROM UNDERNEATH FRONT END (LOOKED LIKE MELTING PLASTIC). CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT. WITHIN 1 MINUTE FLAMES WERE JUMPING UP ON INTERIOR (DASH AREA) AND EXTERIOR (UNDER HOOD). GOT FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM NEARBY BUSINESS, BUT WITH HOOD CLOSED, DID NOT HELP. WITHIN 4 MINUTES ENTIRE FRONT END AND FRONT INTERIOR WERE ENGULFED IN ENORMOUS FLAMES. MANY POPPING NOISES (EXPLOSIONS). FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. ENTIRE FRONT END OF CAR MELTED TO THE GROUND. I SHOULD NOTE THAT WHILE WE LEFT THE CAR UNLOCKED WHEN WE GOT OUT, THE DOORS LOCKED THEMSELVES DURING THE FIRE, AND THE KEY FOB WAS INOPERABLE (LOCK ELECTRONICS IN THE CAR WERE FRIED). HAD A PERSON OR PET BEEN IN THE CAR, THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN TRAPPED. MY HUSBAND CUT HIS FACE DURING THIS, BUT DID NOT SEEK A DOCTOR. ALL PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE CAR ARE SEVERELY DAMAGED BY SMOKE. 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WE PULLED OFF HIGHWAY TO LOOK AT A TOURIST ATTRACTION. NO INDICATION WHATSOEVER THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. PARKED, TURNED CAR OFF. GOT OUT. GLANCED BACK AT THE CAR AND SMOKE WAS POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SOON THERE WERE FLAMES DRIPPING FROM UNDERNEATH FRONT END (LOOKED LIKE MELTING PLASTIC). CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT. WITHIN 1 MINUTE FLAMES WERE JUMPING UP ON INTERIOR (DASH AREA) AND EXTERIOR (UNDER HOOD). GOT FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM NEARBY BUSINESS, BUT WITH HOOD CLOSED, DID NOT HELP. WITHIN 4 MINUTES ENTIRE FRONT END AND FRONT INTERIOR WERE ENGULFED IN ENORMOUS FLAMES. MANY POPPING NOISES (EXPLOSIONS). FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. ENTIRE FRONT END OF CAR MELTED TO THE GROUND. I SHOULD NOTE THAT WHILE WE LEFT THE CAR UNLOCKED WHEN WE GOT OUT, THE DOORS LOCKED THEMSELVES DURING THE FIRE, AND THE KEY FOB WAS INOPERABLE (LOCK ELECTRONICS IN THE CAR WERE FRIED). HAD A PERSON OR PET BEEN IN THE CAR, THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN TRAPPED. MY HUSBAND CUT HIS FACE DURING THIS, BUT DID NOT SEEK A DOCTOR. ALL PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE CAR ARE SEVERELY DAMAGED BY SMOKE. 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WE PULLED OFF HIGHWAY TO LOOK AT A TOURIST ATTRACTION. NO INDICATION WHATSOEVER THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. PARKED, TURNED CAR OFF. GOT OUT. GLANCED BACK AT THE CAR AND SMOKE WAS POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SOON THERE WERE FLAMES DRIPPING FROM UNDERNEATH FRONT END (LOOKED LIKE MELTING PLASTIC). CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT. WITHIN 1 MINUTE FLAMES WERE JUMPING UP ON INTERIOR (DASH AREA) AND EXTERIOR (UNDER HOOD). GOT FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM NEARBY BUSINESS, BUT WITH HOOD CLOSED, DID NOT HELP. WITHIN 4 MINUTES ENTIRE FRONT END AND FRONT INTERIOR WERE ENGULFED IN ENORMOUS FLAMES. MANY POPPING NOISES (EXPLOSIONS). FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. ENTIRE FRONT END OF CAR MELTED TO THE GROUND. I SHOULD NOTE THAT WHILE WE LEFT THE CAR UNLOCKED WHEN WE GOT OUT, THE DOORS LOCKED THEMSELVES DURING THE FIRE, AND THE KEY FOB WAS INOPERABLE (LOCK ELECTRONICS IN THE CAR WERE FRIED). HAD A PERSON OR PET BEEN IN THE CAR, THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN TRAPPED. MY HUSBAND CUT HIS FACE DURING THIS, BUT DID NOT SEEK A DOCTOR. ALL PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE CAR ARE SEVERELY DAMAGED BY SMOKE. 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ON I-75 OUTSIDE DALTON GEORGIA IN LOTS OF TRAFFIC (THE OUTER LANE) AT WHICH TIME THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND SHUT DOWN. WE GRADUALLY COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AVOIDING NEAR CRASHES AND STOPPED COMPLETELY. WE TRIED RESTARTING THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT START. AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES THE VEHICLE RESTARTED BUT HAD NO POWER TO DRIVE. WE WERE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP IN DALTON GEORGIA AND THE SERVICE PEOPLE LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE ON 8/18/2014 & SAID THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. WE PROCEEDED ON TOWARDS OUR DESTINATION. ON 8/16/2014 (THE SAME DAY THEY FOUND NOTHING) WE HAD TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 161 MILES FURTHER SOUTH ON I-75 (OUTSIDE MACON GEORGIA) WHEN THE CAR DID THE SAME THING. IT SHUT DOWN DRIVING 75 MPH IN MAJOR TRAFFIC. OUR VEHICLE DID THE SAME THING AS IT DID ON 8/16/2014, LOSS OF ALL POWER. WE WERE THEN TOWED TO MACON GEORGIA KIA DEALERSHIP. ON 8/17/2014 THEY INFORMED US THEY WERE REPLACING A "PRESSURE PUMP" AND SHOULD RECEIVE IT 8/18/2014. THE DEALERSHIP INSTALLED THE PRESSURE PUMP AND HAD THE TECHNICIAN DRIVE IT FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES AND IT SHUT DOWN ON HIM. AT THIS POINT THEY WERE UNSURE OF WHAT TO DO AND DID MULTIPLE TEST ON THE VEHICLE. WE WERE ADVISED TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE THERE AND THEY WOULD GET IT BACK TO US. WE RETURNED TO OHIO IN A RENTAL VEHICLE ON 8/22/2014. OUR CAR WAS TRANSPORTED BACK TO OHIO 9/3/2014 BY THE KIA COMPANY WITH NO FURTHER FINDINGS. WHEN THE DEALERSHIP CONTACTED ME TO LET ME KNOW MY VEHICLE WAS BEING RETURNED AND THEY FOUND NOTHING ELSE THEY STATED THAT A 2014 KIA SOUL ON THEIR LOT DID THE SAME THING DURING A "TEST" DRIVE. I AM DEATHLY AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE SINCE I HAD MY LIFE FLASH BEFORE US 2 TIMES AND A 3RD TIME ON THE TECHNICIAN. 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kia soul Problems

kia soul 2014 Complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact rented a 2014 kia soul. the contact stated that the passenger's side heated seat caught on fire and burned two holes through the seat. the contact informed the rental agency of the fire. the contact did not call the vehicle manufacturer. the vehicle was removed from the fleet. the failure mileage was 18. updated 1/29/14*cn..updated 02-04-14 *bf

Reported in: WHEATON MD || Crash: N || VIN #: KNDJP3A54E7

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

tl* the contact rented a 2014 kia soul. the contact stated that the passenger's side heated seat caught on fire and burned two holes through the seat. the contact informed the rental agency of the fire. the contact did not call the vehicle manufacturer. the vehicle was removed from the fleet. the failure mileage was 18. updated 1/29/14*cn..updated 02-04-14 *bf

Reported in: WHEATON MD || Crash: N || VIN #: KNDJP3A54E7

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns 2014 kia soul. the contact was driving approximately 50 mph and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained whiplash, bruising and back injuries. a second passenger sustained bruising and a sprained arm. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and had not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 6,000. the vin was not available.

Reported in: DELAND FL || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS

as i was driving i had a sudden stop and my child was thrown from her seat as far as to the middle console from the back middle seatbelt. upon investigating why this happened i noticed that the seatbelt retention was improperly working. as you pull it out it will not retract back into the seat as designed. i was scared and hysterical because lord forbid if there was a collision my child could have been ejected from the vehicle and thrown out the front windshield. i called the dealership to see if could get it in the shop that day march 31,2014 and they were so swamped they made me an appointment for today april 2, 2014. i am so disappointed in the way this situation was handled on today the service dept. played me in saying that it was tangled within the seat. there was no such thing the seatbelt moved freely locked at some points and didn't lock at some points i have video footage to show just minutes before taking my vehicle into the dealership right in front of the dealership. this type of safety issue needs to be rectified immediately before someone gets seriously hurt. on this specific day was the only time i used the middle seatbelt. i can't stress enough as to how much i'm a stickler for safety and especially seatbelt safety that this has happened in a brand new 2014 vehicle off the showroom floor. i bought the car on around february 22, 2014 i have been seen in evergreen kia 3 times as of today since i've owned the vehicle. please don't let this complaint slip or fall into the cracks .i will follow through on all paper work filed for this and other future safety issues with the vehicle. i may be contacted at any time of day for any questions pertaining to this safety issue. this is major because seatbelts are made to enhance the safety of a life if worn properly in any vehicle. as i research kia has had a recall on the sportage and kia soul for 2011 & 2012.

Reported in: HAMMOND IN || Crash: N || VIN #: KNDJX3A51E7

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i have had my car to the dealer 4 times for this same issue which still has not been fixed. the engin light comes on when it wants too and then there is very little power in 1, 2,and 3rd gears this is a manual trans. i almost got hit hit in the side because of pulling from a stop sigh and went to go and looked down light was on and car did not want to move. its very hard to get a stick shift car to start out in 4th gear. kia says they want me happy but will not replace the car instead offering free oil changes and other items but i want a safe car to drive not other items.

Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: KNDJN2A26E7

ENGINE

i have had my car to the dealer 4 times for this same issue which still has not been fixed. the engin light comes on when it wants too and then there is very little power in 1, 2,and 3rd gears this is a manual trans. i almost got hit hit in the side because of pulling from a stop sigh and went to go and looked down light was on and car did not want to move. its very hard to get a stick shift car to start out in 4th gear. kia says they want me happy but will not replace the car instead offering free oil changes and other items but i want a safe car to drive not other items.

Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: KNDJN2A26E7

STEERING

steering started making a clunking noise when turned slightly left or right. dealer says the steering rack needs replacing. part will not be here until april 30th (1 month). dealer will not release the car to me because they say it is not safe to drive. kia will no longer talk to me at all about this problem. this is a brand new car. online i see that past kia soul's have had a similar problem.

Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: N || VIN #: KNDJP3A51E7

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i had an emergency and tried at night to unlock electric doors for my passengers and i. upon attempting to manage the emergency and unlock the door for my passengers to exit the vehicle, i was greatly delayed because the "unlock light is non functioning" and can't be seen in the dark. this is a safety problem & i believe it warrants a recall because the dealer refuses to acknowledge it as a problem that needs correcting. thanks god there was no fire! please advise and assist, piccola

Reported in: OAKLAND CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

when braking, there is fading pedal feel whereby braking grip is not linear with pedal pressure.

Reported in: HERNDON VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the first panel of the panoramic sunroof shattered.

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KNDJX3A56E7

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

we recently purchased a new 2014 kia sou. i noticed that the ignition switch lock cylinder in the steering column seems very loose. with the key in the cylinder it has too much play. the key wiggles around very loosely. being concerned that it may cause the ignition switch to turn off while driving, i took it to two different kia dealers' service departments. both told me it's normal;. i've been driving since 1969 and have never seen an ignition switch have that much play in it. i am concerned that this condition may cause the car to turn itself off while driving and cause an accident. please investigate this. thank you.

Reported in: QUEENSBURY NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

animal ran in front of vehicle, we were forced to slam on the brakes, car did not stop. head on collision into the tree(s). the car stopped dead center in the large tree i hit, causing my body (passenger) to go between the lap belt and shoulder belt. my body smacked the dash and head slammed into the windshield. airbags did not deploy. vehicle is a total loss. updated 07/01/14 *bf..updated 08/12/14 *bf

Reported in: BUMPASS VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: KNDJN2A24E7

SERVICE BRAKES

animal ran in front of vehicle, we were forced to slam on the brakes, car did not stop. head on collision into the tree(s). the car stopped dead center in the large tree i hit, causing my body (passenger) to go between the lap belt and shoulder belt. my body smacked the dash and head slammed into the windshield. airbags did not deploy. vehicle is a total loss. updated 07/01/14 *bf..updated 08/12/14 *bf

Reported in: BUMPASS VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: KNDJN2A24E7

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

cruise control randomly cut off. then esc and abs lights come on and disables anti-lock brakes system and stability control. best guess faulty brake switch.

Reported in: DAYTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KNDJP3A55E7

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

cruise control randomly cut off. then esc and abs lights come on and disables anti-lock brakes system and stability control. best guess faulty brake switch.

Reported in: DAYTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KNDJP3A55E7

SERVICE BRAKES

cruise control randomly cut off. then esc and abs lights come on and disables anti-lock brakes system and stability control. best guess faulty brake switch.

Reported in: DAYTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KNDJP3A55E7

STEERING

i noticed a pop as i was making a left hand turn and the steering wheel became really loose. i began to make a u turn a few minutes later and the steering wheel turned 360 degrees, but the actual wheels did not turn with it. i was stuck in the middle of the street because i could not turn left and had to reverse to get the car straight again. .... updated 08/05/14 *bf updated 08/19/2014 *js

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: KNDJN2A20E7

ENGINE

under normal and mild acceleration, there is noticeable hesitation and power loss when the automatic transmission shifts up; most noticeable when shifting occurs from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th gears.

Reported in: HERNDON VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia soul. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v332000 (steering); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the dealer stated that the part would be available in three weeks. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Reported in: SOMERSWORTH NH || Crash: N || VIN #: KNDJN2A24E7

STEERING

on 6-29-2014, i was on my way to church. the weather was good. im driving and all of a sudden my car hits a guardrail and spun across the street and hit a utility pole. now i've been driving for at least 30 years and i have never had a accident anything. i was taken to the hospital by rescue squad, where i sustain some serious injuries, head injury, right eye was cut badly, and i was in a coma for a week. during this incident i have a police report stating there was zero drugs or alcohol in my system. i was discharged from the hospital on 7-15-2014, where i still can't walk without a walker or cane. i would like for this case to be investigated to its fully content becaue there was a recall on 2014 kia soul 7-21-13 to 1-17-2014 kia # sc108 steering gear assembly may separate cause a crash nhtsa campaign # 14332000.

Reported in: POWDER SPRINGS GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: KNDJP3A59E7

STEERING

tl* the contact owned a 2014 kia soul. while driving 40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and resulted in a crash. the vehicle was destroyed. there were no injuries and a police rerport was not filed. five months later, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v332000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 3,874.

Reported in: ALBANY NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: KNDJN2A26E7

ENGINE

we had been driving for about 20 minutes. we pulled off highway to look at a tourist attraction. no indication whatsoever that anything was wrong with the car. parked, turned car off. got out. glanced back at the car and smoke was pouring out from under the hood. soon there were flames dripping from underneath front end (looked like melting plastic). called fire department. within 1 minute flames were jumping up on interior (dash area) and exterior (under hood). got fire extinguisher from nearby business, but with hood closed, did not help. within 4 minutes entire front end and front interior were engulfed in enormous flames. many popping noises (explosions). fire department arrived after about 5 minutes and extinguished the fire. entire front end of car melted to the ground. i should note that while we left the car unlocked when we got out, the doors locked themselves during the fire, and the key fob was inoperable (lock electronics in the car were fried). had a person or pet been in the car, they would have been trapped. my husband cut his face during this, but did not seek a doctor. all personal items in the car are severely damaged by smoke.

Reported in: MINNEAPOLIS MN || Crash: N || VIN #: KNDJN2A23E7

STRUCTURE:BODY

we had been driving for about 20 minutes. we pulled off highway to look at a tourist attraction. no indication whatsoever that anything was wrong with the car. parked, turned car off. got out. glanced back at the car and smoke was pouring out from under the hood. soon there were flames dripping from underneath front end (looked like melting plastic). called fire department. within 1 minute flames were jumping up on interior (dash area) and exterior (under hood). got fire extinguisher from nearby business, but with hood closed, did not help. within 4 minutes entire front end and front interior were engulfed in enormous flames. many popping noises (explosions). fire department arrived after about 5 minutes and extinguished the fire. entire front end of car melted to the ground. i should note that while we left the car unlocked when we got out, the doors locked themselves during the fire, and the key fob was inoperable (lock electronics in the car were fried). had a person or pet been in the car, they would have been trapped. my husband cut his face during this, but did not seek a doctor. all personal items in the car are severely damaged by smoke.

Reported in: MINNEAPOLIS MN || Crash: N || VIN #: KNDJN2A23E7

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

we had been driving for about 20 minutes. we pulled off highway to look at a tourist attraction. no indication whatsoever that anything was wrong with the car. parked, turned car off. got out. glanced back at the car and smoke was pouring out from under the hood. soon there were flames dripping from underneath front end (looked like melting plastic). called fire department. within 1 minute flames were jumping up on interior (dash area) and exterior (under hood). got fire extinguisher from nearby business, but with hood closed, did not help. within 4 minutes entire front end and front interior were engulfed in enormous flames. many popping noises (explosions). fire department arrived after about 5 minutes and extinguished the fire. entire front end of car melted to the ground. i should note that while we left the car unlocked when we got out, the doors locked themselves during the fire, and the key fob was inoperable (lock electronics in the car were fried). had a person or pet been in the car, they would have been trapped. my husband cut his face during this, but did not seek a doctor. all personal items in the car are severely damaged by smoke.

Reported in: MINNEAPOLIS MN || Crash: N || VIN #: KNDJN2A23E7

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

we were driving 75 mph. on i-75 outside dalton georgia in lots of traffic (the outer lane) at which time the vehicle lost all power and shut down. we gradually coasted to the side of the road avoiding near crashes and stopped completely. we tried restarting the vehicle and it would not start. after about 10 minutes the vehicle restarted but had no power to drive. we were towed to a dealership in dalton georgia and the service people looked at the vehicle on 8/18/2014 & said they could find nothing wrong. we proceeded on towards our destination. on 8/16/2014 (the same day they found nothing) we had traveled approximately 161 miles further south on i-75 (outside macon georgia) when the car did the same thing. it shut down driving 75 mph in major traffic. our vehicle did the same thing as it did on 8/16/2014, loss of all power. we were then towed to macon georgia kia dealership. on 8/17/2014 they informed us they were replacing a "pressure pump" and should receive it 8/18/2014. the dealership installed the pressure pump and had the technician drive it for approximately 30 miles and it shut down on him. at this point they were unsure of what to do and did multiple test on the vehicle. we were advised to leave the vehicle there and they would get it back to us. we returned to ohio in a rental vehicle on 8/22/2014. our car was transported back to ohio 9/3/2014 by the kia company with no further findings. when the dealership contacted me to let me know my vehicle was being returned and they found nothing else they stated that a 2014 kia soul on their lot did the same thing during a "test" drive. i am deathly afraid to drive this vehicle since i had my life flash before us 2 times and a 3rd time on the technician.

Reported in: LIMA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: KNDJN2A21E7