NHTSA Complaint #11716734 — 2021 KIA SOUL

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11716734
Vehicle	2021 KIA SOUL
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	February 8, 2026
Date Filed	February 9, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The transmission on the vehicle has gone bad twice since we purchased it used. The car has 34,400 miles on it. The problem puts the driver in an unsafe situation as the problem causes the car to lose power while at high speeds. The piston rings have also been replaced as part of the recall. Kia just keeps replacing these parts with more defective parts. I have videos if you want them.

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