{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11747277,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/24/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"06/29/2026","vin":"KNDJ23AU5M7","components":"POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE","summary":"I am filing this complaint regarding my 2021 Kia Soul due to repeated engine and powertrain failures and concerns about the quality and safety of the repairs.  While my vehicle was under Kia's 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, I repeatedly brought it to the dealership for excessive oil consumption and transmission problems. Despite multiple visits, the dealership performed minor repairs or claimed they could not identify the transmission issue. I also contacted Kia Consumer Affairs but received no assistance.  Shortly after my warranty expired, Kia determined both the engine and transmission required replacement. The repairs were completed as a \"good faith\" repair rather than a warranty or recall repair, using remanufactured components.  Since then, I have continued experiencing problems. The replacement engine appears to have been installed improperly, including stripped motor mount bolts/pins and a missing bracket. Within months, I also developed radiator and coolant reservoir problems, raising additional safety concerns.  I understand Kia has issued recalls and service campaigns involving similar engine and powertrain defects. When I previously checked my VIN, I recall it showing an engine-related recall. However, a recent search showed no open recalls. Regardless, my vehicle experienced the same failures and required replacement of both the engine and transmission after I repeatedly sought repairs while still under warranty.  I believe these repeated failures and the apparent improper installation of the replacement engine warrant investigation. I have repair records documenting my complaints, the repairs, and the continuing issues.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2021","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SOUL","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]}]}