NHTSA Complaint #11498683 — 2018 KIA RIO UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11498683
Vehicle	2018 KIA RIO
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	November 22, 2022
Date Filed	December 23, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

My vehicle was stolen while parked with a club on the steering wheel then damaged and abandoned. I was without a vehicle for a month during repairs. It has been reported on the news that Kias are easily stolen due to the type of ignition system. A recall to fix this is need immediately!

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