2012 Kia Soul Electronic stability control Problems

“Was driving on the express way behind a semi. When the semi got over in the right lane I accelerated and herd a loud bang and dark smoke started coming from my engine. It smelled often and impaired my vision. Several of my causation light illuminated and I was stuck at 60 MPH my car would not accelerate and stopped working. I got over in the right lane safely and coasted for about a mile and a half to the nearest exit. Something told me do not put your foot on the brakes or you will be in serious trouble. …”

“I just bought my car in april and with registration papers I received recall papers stating 2 recalls for my vehicle I didn't think it was legal to sell vehicle without having it fixed.?? Next I. Take my vehicle to Kia dealer on monday august 3 to fix recalls they.said.no codes show.. I drive home 45 mini away. Car dies. Inext morning.it.dies.again wont start.. I looks under the hood and there.is a.wire buring through my fus box which was not there before and now I have no.power to my vehicle and something isn't right I know that wire wasn't there before.”

“I bought a brand new Kia SOUL in nov of 2011. Within 200 miles of ownership, the electronic stability control malfunction and falsely activated. The ESC not only falsely activated but remained activated. The steering wheel was locked up and could only be turned if considerable force was applied to it. I carefully pulled over the to side of the road. I turned off my vehicle then started it back up hoping the ESC would turn off. It did not. I ended up having to get the vehicle towed to my dealer. The Kia dealer service shop ultimately had to replace the entire steering column to fix the problem. …”

“This is a recurring issue which Kia can't identify or troubleshoot. It has been in the Kia garage half a dozen times and still hasn't been fixed. The issue happens when the vehicle is initially started. The status lights in the dash all light up and go out one by one when systems are confirmed good, except the electronic assist steering and electronic stability control lights stay lit. The electronic assist power steering does not work as it is impossible to turn the wheel even if the vehicle is put into gear and driven forward or backwards. …”

“Car was great until it reached the 100000 mile mark. Then it loses all power and dies while going 65 to 70 MPH on freeway! It is going to get me killed! When happens, the RPM gauge quickly plummets to zero and remains there at zero after I get it restarted. After it sits for about 15 minutes it starts fine with the RPM gauge giving an actual reading. This is happening about 3 times in a 25 mile span!”