NHTSA Complaint #11605641 — 2019 KIA NIRO PHEV

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11605641
Vehicle	2019 KIA NIRO PHEV
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	July 30, 2024
Date Filed	July 31, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

When accelerating from a dead stop, sometimes the car makes a very loud 'clunk' noise and lurches forward. Similar to the feeling when someone drives a manual transmission and takes the clutch out too fast. The car eventually finds the first gear and keeps driving, but this problem happens daily. Maybe around 5-10% of the time after every stop. There are multiple similar complaints on the NHTSA website and on online forums. It is a well-documented issue.

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