NHTSA Complaint #11525648 — 2021 KIA SOUL

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11525648
Vehicle	2021 KIA SOUL
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	May 27, 2023
Date Filed	June 6, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

I was on the freeway, and the car was shuddering a bit before I lost the ability to accelerate. It would rev but no power to the wheels. Had to pull over and get towed to the dealer. I think it may be a transmission failure.

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