NHTSA Complaint #11446617 — 2021 KIA SORENTO

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11446617
Vehicle	2021 KIA SORENTO
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	January 7, 2022
Date Filed	January 7, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

When making a turn and accelerating from a stop (pulling out into traffic from a parking lot), if there is any loose gravel or potholes, the traction control system engages and renders the vehicle unable to accelerate. This has almost caused accidents on multiple occasions and has been described by other drivers on this forum: https://www.kia-forums.com/threads/sporadic-issue-no-acceleration-from-stop.350565/page-7#post-2083617

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