I recently bought a used 2023 KIA Forte GT/GT2 with 4900 miles on it. The only issue I have had is while driving and making a turn, typically to the right, as I press the gas pedal, it does not accelerate, but stays at current speed. It's not until I let off the gas pedal and switch to another mode that it starts to respond. It last about 5 - 10 seconds before it recovers and works as advertised. It's happened 3 times and I'm at a loss. Afraid to take it to the dealership only for them to say they can't duplicate it. Time and money lost. Anyone have any suggestions? Please let me know, thank you
grover.hopkins55
Acceleration Issues
Any different if you turn off the stability control? Wondering if you could have a bad g sensor which is activating the stability control.
I agree going to the dealership is a pain, but still:
- the car is under warranty and you want to document the problem even if they don't fix it the first time
- the dealership has a OBD scan tool where a skilled technician may be able to diagnose the problem even if it isn't doing it at the moment
- this generation Forte has been around since 2019 and they may have already seen the problem on another car (and a technical service bulletin issued)
- just by your description, a technician may have a good idea where to look even if the problem isn't occuring at that moment
On the last point, I would suspect a traction control or ABS issue. A CVT joint may be failing.
Putting the car up in the air on a lift may show suspension damage or fluid leakage.
Best to document the problem now while you still have a chance at a warranty claim.
By the way, one thing I've noticed when I take my car in for a warranty claim is that I'm not offered any paperwork when I leave. You want that paperwork to document that you took the car in for a problem. If you have such paperwork it is easier to argue, at a later date, that the issue occured under warranty.
Good luck.
- the car is under warranty and you want to document the problem even if they don't fix it the first time
- the dealership has a OBD scan tool where a skilled technician may be able to diagnose the problem even if it isn't doing it at the moment
- this generation Forte has been around since 2019 and they may have already seen the problem on another car (and a technical service bulletin issued)
- just by your description, a technician may have a good idea where to look even if the problem isn't occuring at that moment
On the last point, I would suspect a traction control or ABS issue. A CVT joint may be failing.
Putting the car up in the air on a lift may show suspension damage or fluid leakage.
Best to document the problem now while you still have a chance at a warranty claim.
By the way, one thing I've noticed when I take my car in for a warranty claim is that I'm not offered any paperwork when I leave. You want that paperwork to document that you took the car in for a problem. If you have such paperwork it is easier to argue, at a later date, that the issue occured under warranty.
Good luck.
Some KIA`S after driven and sit for a hour or so will not accelerate after a couple of stops unless you put the pedal to the floor then it will react Its not good for winter driving for sure
mine dont like a hard right from a stop either. Like you are at a stop sign and have to hurry out for some reason. It lags a bit i thought it was just a safety thing like it dont want the wheel turned 2 much while hitting the pedal 2 hard
some of the safety on the 2024 is a little 2 much is why i just assumed it was that
some of the safety on the 2024 is a little 2 much is why i just assumed it was that
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