NHTSA Complaint #11536768 — 2016 KIA SOUL POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11536768
Vehicle	2016 KIA SOUL
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	July 17, 2023
Date Filed	August 6, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

There is an active recall on 2016 Kia Catalytic Converters. I was told my VIN is not included, even though I have this make and model. The car consistently struggled at 60 MPH, and was driving rough at lower speeds, but randomly. I had to travel no more than 45-50 MPH. This was dangerous since i was on the Highway when the car started to struggle at 60 MPH. Kia said my Catalytic Converter is clogged and not fixable, I needed a new one. The car only has 80K miles, I bought it Certified from Kia.

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