NHTSA Complaint #11679538 — 2021 KIA SOUL

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11679538
Vehicle	2021 KIA SOUL
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	August 9, 2025
Date Filed	August 9, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

When initially finding out about the recall I attempted to schedule an appointment to have it fixed. Unfortunately, I was told by someone at Kia of North Austin that the recall was no longer open and was unaware until now that there is in fact an open recall for my vehicle.

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