NHTSA Complaint #11606165 — 2017 KIA SOUL EV ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11606165
Vehicle	2017 KIA SOUL EV
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 12, 2024
Date Filed	August 2, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

When I apply brake the vehicle doesn’t stop it jumps out (as if someone has crashed hitting the rear of the vehicle) and the vehicle shuts down. Then I have to park the vehicle in the middle of the road and restart the vehicle. Luckily I avoided many accidents by defensively driving. Talked with Kia customer care and complained about this safety issue . I took it to near by Kia dealer for the recall and complained on 25 July 2024. 2017 Kia soul + EV Only 30 thousand miles I’m scared to drive and conserned about the safety of others around me. Please help me

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