NHTSA Complaint #11517894 — 2020 KIA SOUL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11517894
Vehicle	2020 KIA SOUL
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 19, 2023
Date Filed	April 19, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	8
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

Car subject to theft SEE NHSTA press release Feb. 14, 2003 The press release announced a fix had already been achieved (EMPHASIS ADDED): Hyundai and Kia HAVE developed theft deterrent software for millions of their vehicles that lack an immobilizer and will provide it FREE of charge to vehicle owners Unless your PIO totally muffed, this has been an EXTREMELY SLOW ROLLOUT. Two local dealers deny having any information about by vehicle from Kia. The Kia consumer line is jammed and I have not received any callbacks. Now I have gotten a a threatening letter from my insurer. Get on Kia's ass. This is a safety issue. See "Eight fatalities" https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tiktok-hyundai-kia-challenge-car-thefts-security/ Feb. 14 2023

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