NHTSA Complaint #11308233 — 2013 KIA SOUL

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11308233
Vehicle	2013 KIA SOUL
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 14, 2018
Date Filed	February 10, 2020
Mileage	150,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A KNOCKING IN THE ENGINE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED BREWBAKER KIA DEALER, 222 EASTERN BLVD, MONTGOMERY, AL 36117) AND WAS INFORMED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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