NHTSA Complaint #11587108 — 2024 KIA K5

While driving in a utility work area on 5/3/24, there was a worker placing cones to redirect traffic. Since he was very close to the travel lane, I proceeded very slowly While placing a cone, the worker got to within a few inches of the passenger side of my vehicle. This set off a warning in my car that something (or someone) was very close. After exiting the work area, I tried to accelerate, but I was unable to. I estimate the car was going no more than 5 mph. Fortunately, there was no car behind me or coming toward me, and I was able to turn left into a shopping center parking lot. It was then that I noticed a warning on the touch screen display that read: "Engine Management System - Details". When I went to look at details, it gave me some warnings but I don't recall what they were. Unfortunately, I did not get a screenshot of the messages. I tried turning off the engine several times, but there was no change. I called the dealer where I purchased the car in December 2023, but he was unable to provide any help without physically looking at the car. Since the dealer was about 40 miles away, that wasn't an option. He did however, provide me with a number to call for emergency roadside assistance from KIA. After about ten minutes, the car restarted without any issues. If this would have occurred while driving at higher speeds, it would have been extremely dangerous, most liking causing an accident.