NHTSA Complaint #11184409 — 2012 KIA SOUL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11184409 |
| Vehicle | 2012 KIA SOUL |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 155,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
ENGINE LEAKING AND CAT CATALYTIC CONVERTER DOESN'T SEAM RIGHT
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