NHTSA Complaint #11405811 — 2016 KIA SOUL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11405811
Vehicle	2016 KIA SOUL
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 15, 2021
Date Filed	March 31, 2021
Mileage	55,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

SEEMS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF AND WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY CANT FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAN STAY ON FOR DAYS AND THE ENGINE RUNS RUFF. WHEN THIS IS TOLD AT THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAY THEY CANT FIND ANYTHING. THIS LIGHT IS ON WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING WEATHER ITS SITTING STILL OR DRIVING.

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