NHTSA Complaint #11690775 — 2013 KIA SOUL

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11690775
Vehicle	2013 KIA SOUL
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	September 1, 2025
Date Filed	October 1, 2025
Mileage	136,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and experienced a loss of automotive power, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the catalytic converter and the engine were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

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