NHTSA Complaint #11504518 — 2016 KIA SOUL POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11504518
Vehicle	2016 KIA SOUL
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	January 25, 2023
Date Filed	January 30, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Check engine light came on and I had it read. It came back as P050A - Cold Start Idle Air Control System Performance. I saw online that there is an existing service action fix: SERVICE ACTION: 1.6L GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P050A ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA485). The dealership informed me that although my car is a 2016 Kia Soul it isn't part of this service action. However, seeing as how I am getting the check engine error code associated with this service action fix, I believe that my vehicle SHOULD be included.

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