NHTSA Complaint #11423522 — 2013 KIA SOUL

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11423522
Vehicle	2013 KIA SOUL
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 2, 2021
Date Filed	July 6, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

My 2013 Kia Soul has been stalling while idle or at red lights. In addition, sometimes it is difficult to start and I have to attempt several times. Lately, once I do start the vehicle and begin to drive, it’s as if the vehicle doesn’t know which gear to maintain. As a result, the car will attempt to “cut off” driving and l literally will have to pull over immediately in attempt to not be hit or run off the road, as the car is practically in neutral by its own choice. Also, the “emergency brake” light is on, even though the emergency brake is not being used.

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