NHTSA Complaint #11666999 — 2018 KIA SPORTAGE

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11666999
Vehicle	2018 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	May 31, 2025
Date Filed	June 15, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

I was riding on the highway at about 65 mph and then the check engine light came on, the car slowed down and lost power. Now when I take off I have to barely mash the gas to pick up speed, if I mash the gas pedal hard it barely moves and it loses speed and power going up a hill. I took the car to two different part store and had a reader hooked up and it said the power powertrain control module needs a reprogramming.

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