{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11690051,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/29/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"09/27/2025","vin":"KNDJP3A52H7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"To Whom It May Concern,  I am submitting this complaint to report that a Kia dealership of garden grove, ca falsely recorded a safety recall as \u201ccompleted\u201d on my 2019 Kia Soul   Upon review from another kia dealer, I discovered that the recall repair \u2014 essential to prevent engine failure \u2014 was never actually performed. My engine has now failed catastrophically (broken connecting rod at 128,600 miles), consistent with the known risks that recall was meant to address.  This misrepresentation by the dealership not only endangered my safety but also undermines the recall process intended to protect consumers.  I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this matter and ensure accountability for the dealer and manufacturer.   To answer your questions  more directly. : 1.Connecting rod exploded out of engine.  Kia is aware of thier faulty torque on said part.   2 My wife was driving on the free way with her kid at the time and could have caused a major accident.    3.yes they had a class action lawsuit  against the recall.   4. The car is waiting at kia dealer. I was told that the update they didnt do that was put out in 2022 was not done when bought and brought to said dealer in January  2024 and that another recall was said to be done but was not done .   5. There was a knocking or shaking but when asking the mechanics  hired by the dealer they said it was the rotors . We replace the rotors and a week later the connecting rod shot out  of the engine.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2017","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SOUL","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]}]}