NHTSA Complaint #11524077 — 2023 KIA SOUL

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11524077
Vehicle 2023 KIA SOUL
Component STEERING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 17,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State RI

Consumer Description

The contact owned a 2023 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the lane assist feature malfunctioned and the steering wheel inadvertently turned sharply to the left and seized. As a result, the vehicle crashed into trees and rolled down the hill. The contact was removed from the vehicle. The contact sustained injury laceration to both hands and knuckles, reinjured right hip, bruised spinal cord, strained shoulder, neck, and injury to the left knee that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle had not yet been diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that someone will reach out to him but no response. The contact. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

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