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2016 KIA SOUL — ENGINE

fire · 1887888 · 2023-04-15

Vehicle

Make
KIA
Model
SOUL
Year
2016
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
ENGINE
Speed
3 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

Was idling at a red light, the engine warning light came on, and my engine set on fire. No reason. I jumped out of the car. Thankfully someone came over and threw water on it. Engine to be completely rebuilt (under warranty). Took 3 weeks.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11517176
Machine
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