NHTSA Complaint #11646163 — 2025 KIA CARNIVAL HYBRID

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11646163
Vehicle	2025 KIA CARNIVAL HYBRID
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 13, 2024
Date Filed	March 4, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

Temperature was 28 degrees outside. Car had 4500 miles on it. Car warmed up for 10 minutes before driving. At the one mile mark, it locked up at 31 mph and 1.4 rpm. It would not accelerate and it maintained the speed and rpm without pressing on the gas. The brakes did work. It lasted for another mile and then resolved. No indicator lights came on. The car did. It recognize there was a problem. It has not been replicated. It is available to be inspected. Not being able to accelerate above 31mph poses significant risk to both my family and other drivers.

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