NHTSA Complaint #11426142 — 2014 KIA SOUL POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11426142
Vehicle	2014 KIA SOUL
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	July 15, 2021
Date Filed	July 23, 2021
Mileage	125,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to exceed 40 mph. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and told the contact that the Vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

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