Kia high exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.
The short version
Kia Motors America reported a problem with the engine. Here is what owners need to know.
High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.
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.
In addition, the catalytic converter will also be replaced if it has been damaged, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 19V-120.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2012–2016 | Kia Soul |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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