NHTSA Complaint #11469351 — 2021 KIA SOUL

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11469351
Vehicle	2021 KIA SOUL
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	June 1, 2022
Date Filed	June 15, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

After stopping on a grade and after the engine shuts off, and you take your foot off the accelerator pedal to move forward, there is a lengthy pause (sometimes) before the engine restarts and proceeds forward. If there is a vehicle behind you it can be unnerving and if they are real close it could cause an accident. I had the dealer check it and they could not find any service bulletins on that issue. This has happened on multiple occasions.

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