KNOWN FAULTS · Kia

Kia Soul (II) 1.6 GDi common problems.

2014–2019 · Petrol

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

1 known fault with sources

Connecting rods and pistons on the 1.6 GDI (Gamma)Engine

Engine / equipment: 1.6 GDI Gamma: Kia Soul II and Carens IV, Hyundai Veloster, i40 and ix35
Period mentioned: 2012–2016
Symptoms: Engine knock, oil-pressure warning and loss of power; with an overheated catalytic converter, abnormal combustion that damages the pistons.
Possible cause described: Two defects documented in the US: on the 2012–2016 Kia Soul, high exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter and, with it, pistons and connecting rods (recall 19V-120, new protection software); on the 2015–2016 Veloster, the connecting-rod bearings wore early (recall 20V-746, KSDS software).
Check for the garage: Ask by VIN about an outstanding campaign; with knocking or the oil warning, stop. Check the catalytic converter if there is hesitation or loss of power.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.