| Issue ID | 1718113 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11388517 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 09/01/21 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On a random trip of ours, my vehicle had started jolting a bit furiously at some moments, revving intensely at the most inappropriate times, having incredible trouble idling or driving in general once at a stop sign/light. At times, the car will not move as i have my foot pressed on the gas, and maybe after 10 seconds of doing so, the vehicle will jolt immensely, almost injuring me in the process. I first thought i had water in my gas tank, but after assessing that situation and no fix, i then replaced the spark plugs as i figured they may have went out, mainly because at 30,000 miles they are needed to be replaced for my vehicle. But after that also did not work, i then looked to see if my vehicle had the same problems, where i found out a lot! Other people had the exact problem, and it made so much more sense! The cvt(transmission) use radically switching gears as i am driving, causing many unnecessary problems for me! My vehicle is only at 31,500 miles, and shouldn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31400 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VIDOR, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3KPF24AD4KEXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 61 |
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