# 2012 KIA SOUL — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
> NHTSA complaint `1904310` · 2023-06-23 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** SOUL
- **Year:** 2012
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- **Miles at failure:** 190,000
- **Speed:** 5 mph
## Narrative
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH the braking system suddenly activated causing the vehicle to abruptly stop. Smoke was then seen coming from under the front end of the vehicle. After the contact exited the vehicle flames and smoke began to engulf the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. The vehicle was later towed to the home. The extent of the damage to the vehicle and the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.
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