NHTSA Complaint #11673961 — 2025 KIA CARNIVAL

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11673961
Vehicle	2025 KIA CARNIVAL
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 15, 2025
Date Filed	July 16, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

The car doesn't start after overnight, or after a period of no usage for a certain time. Push button doesn't start the engine, it takes 25-30 attempts to get it started. It keeps happening almost every day.

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