NHTSA Complaint #11709393 — 2021 KIA SOUL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11709393
Vehicle 2021 KIA SOUL
Component ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 136,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State GA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost power. An independent mechanic was contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the residence and then was towed to the dealer, who refused to repair the vehicle under recall because the vehicle had failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V099000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact with the same information as the dealer. The failure mileage was 136,000.

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