NHTSA Complaint #11326068 — 2020 KIA SORENTO

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11326068
Vehicle	2020 KIA SORENTO
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	May 26, 2020
Date Filed	May 26, 2020
Mileage	4,700 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

THE TRANSMISSION WILL ACT IN A VERY ERRATIC MANNER WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST DRIVEN AFTER SITTING COLD FOR SEVERAL HOURS. THIS PROBLEM APPEARS WHEN ACCELERATING, AND PERSISTS UNTIL THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN A FEW MILES. *TR

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