NHTSA Complaint #11418734 — 2013 KIA SOUL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11418734
Vehicle	2013 KIA SOUL
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	May 27, 2021
Date Filed	May 27, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

2013 Kia Soul. Consumer writes in regards to NHTSA safety recall 19V120. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND PISTONS WERE DAMAGED. THE CYLINDERS MISFIRED AND OIL ENTERED THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER.

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