NHTSA Complaint #11343051 — 2020 KIA NIRO

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11343051
Vehicle	2020 KIA NIRO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 17, 2020
Date Filed	August 3, 2020
Mileage	958 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

THE SERVICE ENGINE VALVE WITH "CHECK ACTIVE AIR FLAP SYSTEM" ERROR MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED. THE DIAGNOSTIC ERROR THAT COMES UP IS AAF - P059F. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER AIR COMPRESSION TEST WERE COMPLETED AND PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. I HAVE SUBMITTED 3 PICTURES WITH THE SAME ERROR MESSAGE CODE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATE NOT ALL SAVED IN THE CAR'S ECM. THE LIGHTS CAME ON WHEN STARTING AS WELL AS WHILE DRIVING. NOTICED THAT THE CAR TAKES LONGER TO CHANGE GEARS OR GO INTO EV MODE.

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