NHTSA Complaint #11494030 — 2013 KIA SOUL

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11494030
Vehicle	2013 KIA SOUL
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 1, 2022
Date Filed	November 17, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

Nothing has ever been wrong with my 2013 Kia Soul. Love this car! But less than 1 mile from home it started jumping and died. I have never once known about a recall. When it was looked at by mechanic, I was told the engine was blown due to possible head gasket, oil leaking out, etc. I have a rare terminal disease and can’t afford a new engine! My husband of 20 years left me, I am fixing to having cancer surgery and now to learn I have no car? I can’t take anymore! My local Kia dealships said recall was too old. I don’t have any idea what I’m going to do now! Maybe the surgery won’t go well….because right now, I could care less if I die because I have no life, no husband, no car…….

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