While entering into a parking spot at minimal speed, the vehicle experienced an unexpected spontaneous acceleration, causing it to lunge forward, climb onto the curb, and collide with the adjacent building. This resulted mainly in damage to the front end and front passenger door, and the shattering of a large tempered glass window that cushioned the impact. Thankfully, there were no pedestrians on the sidewalk, and the impacted office space was unoccupied at the time of the incident. It is important to note that i was not utilizing the cruise control at the time of the spontaneous acceleration incident and that the vehicle had only been driven 1760 miles since it was purchased, further highlighting the totally unexpected nature of the occurrence. This alarming event of the car accelerating on its own, when it had come to an almost full stop, leads me to believe that the car could pose a significant safety risk. I am deeply troubled by the potential consequences of this spontaneous acceleration; no warning light or collision safety feature turned on. I consider that it is imperative for kia to conduct a thorough investigation and retrieve the vehicle data to determine the root cause of the incident.
VIN Pattern | KNDCR3LE*P5****** |
Drive Type | 4x2 |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
Manufacturer | KIA CORPORATION |
Make | KIA |
Model | Niro |
Model Year | 2023 |
Series | EX |
Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Engine Model | GDI Kappa PE |
Engine Displacement (L) | 1.6 |
Engine Displacement (CC) | 1600 |
Engine Displacement (CI) | 97.638 |
Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Electrification Level | HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) - Level Unknown |
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Direct |
Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
Knee Air Bags | Driver Seat Only |
Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
Curtain Air Bags | 1st and 2nd Rows |
Seat Belts | Manual |
Plant City | HWASUNG |
Plant Country | SOUTH KOREA |