NHTSA Complaint #11668261 — 2020 KIA SPORTAGE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11668261
Vehicle	2020 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 20, 2025
Date Filed	June 20, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

The car started making a knocking noise. I got it checked out and nothing showed up on the diagnostic. Today I was driving and it wouldn’t go over 65 and the engine light keeps blinking.

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