NHTSA Complaint #11477485 — 2012 KIA SOUL UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11477485
Vehicle	2012 KIA SOUL
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	July 22, 2022
Date Filed	August 3, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

The electrical system on this vehicle is severely malfunctioning. Once the engine is started it will not allow me to take it out of gear. All of the indicator lights are on and flash. It is unsafe because the Kia dealership service center doesn't know how to fix it. I don't think it's safe to drive because what if I put it in drive & it would not stop or shift to neutral.

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