NHTSA Complaint #11611641 — 2018 KIA SORENTO

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11611641
Vehicle	2018 KIA SORENTO
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	August 23, 2024
Date Filed	August 29, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

My 2018 Kia Sorento sticks and when pushing the gas and the RPM jumps up. The car also stalls out and then turns right back on. It shakes and makes a funny noise as well.

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