NHTSA Complaint #11695109 — 2021 KIA SOUL

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11695109
Vehicle	2021 KIA SOUL
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 5, 2025
Date Filed	October 22, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The vehicle has a piston ring issue and I received a re all letter but to no avail because this website has not recognized the recall

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