NHTSA Complaint #11654037 — 2020 KIA FORTE

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11654037
Vehicle	2020 KIA FORTE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	April 2, 2025
Date Filed	April 11, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

Transmission from the original factory failed on it. I was driving when the engine check engine light came on and my car started ringing at me to get it serviced. I got the transmission replaced and not even 2 days later a brand new transmission failed yet again. This time the transmission (new) was revving up and down while driving at a consistent speed for a few minutes. Then my car started slipping gears when I tried to accelerate. The check engine light then came on again after my car started slipping gears stating to get it serviced. It is currently having its THIRD transmission put in.

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