NHTSA Complaint #11507460 — 2020 KIA FORTE

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11507460
Vehicle	2020 KIA FORTE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	February 11, 2023
Date Filed	February 15, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

On highway at 65mph engine began revving, accelerating higher on its own then speed would drop down 10-15 mph, erratic tachometer going up to max 6 at 65 mph, slipping gears and took total control of speed and then dropped down to 10mph at 6 tachometer and then wouldn’t go past 5 mph. No warning lights, no check engine.

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