2016 Kia Soul: recalls and problems

Unknown Or Other,Engine2026-09-27

Dear kia customer care, i am writing to formally express my disappointment and serious concern regarding my 2016 kia soul, vin [xxx], its engine failure, the applicable engine recall/warranty coverage, and my experience obtaining assistance and repairs through kia. most importantly, this situation involved more than an inconvenience or ordinary mechanical problem. my son's safety was placed at serious risk when my

Engine2026-09-25

My 2016 kia soul 1.6l gdi has an unresolved engine-related safety and recall concern. the vehicle is associated with safety recall sc176 / nhtsa 19v120, which remains identified as incomplete in the vehicle’s recall records. kia also sent a recall renotification stating that the recall had not been completed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized kia dealership after experiencing engine knocking, difficulty acceler

Engine2026-09-24

The engine long-block assembly suffered a catastrophic, terminal internal collapse and sudden stall due to abrasive substrate particle ingestion from a previously failed, melted manifold catalytic converter under safety recall sc176 (nhtsa campaign 19v120000). the vehicle has been extracted to preserve evidence and is available for immediate physical inspection. the vehicle suffered a complete, sudden loss of motive

Engine2026-09-16

My car is under 130000 miles and about two years ago i already had to replace one catalytic converter. the past six months the oil usage of my car, which has always been high and requires frequent topping off and more frequent oil changes at my mechanic, has gotten even worse. a check engine light came on a few weeks ago due to a catalytic converter fault. while car is still functional my mechanic expects the second