NHTSA Complaint #11512299 — 2021 KIA TELLURIDE

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11512299
Vehicle	2021 KIA TELLURIDE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	March 7, 2023
Date Filed	March 17, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

At around 40,000 miles my Telluride start to have issues shifting at low speeds and when cold. By the time I hit 50,000 miles it was happening all the time. It began sputtering almost everyone I accelerated causing it to hesitate on highways. After two trips to the dealership they said I need a whole new transmission. My car is only at 56,000 miles and is no longer considered driveable until it is replaced which of course, the part is on back order.

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