NHTSA Complaint #11664108 — 2022 KIA CARNIVAL

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11664108
Vehicle	2022 KIA CARNIVAL
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	May 27, 2025
Date Filed	May 31, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

My car was jerking between 1-2 rpm while driving on the highway, on other roads as well. It was very hard to accelerate and merge with traffic with this issue. Check engine light came on two days later and it’s says it’s the torque converter.

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