NHTSA Complaint #11594151 — 2018 KIA NIRO ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11594151
Vehicle	2018 KIA NIRO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 8, 2024
Date Filed	June 13, 2024
Mileage	140,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Kia Niro. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shuddering and failed to start. The battery charge was low. The HEV warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that a field expert would be determining the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 140,000.

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