NHTSA Complaint #11440999 — 2021 KIA SORENTO

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11440999
Vehicle	2021 KIA SORENTO
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	November 18, 2021
Date Filed	November 19, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

At first from 1st to 2nd took RPM to 5,000 before shifting to 3rd. Almost like it was stuck in neutral over that time but clearly in Automatic. Once in third girl no power until RPM drops and then shifted.At high speed all seemed fine. Happened ever time I start/stopped until When turned off car and it on went away. Now this morning on the way to dealship no Forward or Revese so having it towed to dealership.

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