The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2013 Kia Soul, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: Non-crash Vehicle Fires

    NHTSA #PE19004

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: Non-crash Vehicle Fires

    NHTSA #DP18003

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: Engine Fires

    NHTSA #EA21003

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

    NHTSA #AQ23002

    Status:
    PENDING

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