Kia Carnival 26 Hybrid - lost power on Freeway
I leased a 26 carnival in march this year and have had a great appreciation for the tech and vehicle . however something crazy happened this weekend and i wanted to post this here for wider reach and if others experience this in future.
What Happened:
- Car is fine and cruising on freeway
- I receive a EMS warning
- Car starts to slow down, I press the accelerator pedal and no response
- Car continues to slow down and coming to a full stop
- I pull over the car to the side of the left lane thankfully as cars zip past me at 70+ mph
- Tried to re activate drive mode and press accelerator and no response
- Turned off the car and turned it back on, check engine light still on
- Could activate drive mode and exit safely
- Check engine was on until i reached home
- turned off the car for few hours and post that engine light is gone
- took to dealership for service , some codes found but could not duplicate issue or find out anything out of specs for a fix and car was released back with no fix
Driving conditions:
- Time: ~11:45 AM
- Mileage: 2200 miles
- Weather: Sunny, clear clouds, temperature of ~75 degree F
- Lane: Left most lane on the freeway, small gap on the left and then barricade
- Occupancy: 7 people, 2 adults in front, 3 children in car seats in middle, 2 adults in back
Vehicle Settings:
- Speed ~65 MPH
- Steering Assist, Car Distance maintenance, Lane Maintainece, Cruise control, all driving assist features activated when the issue occurred
- Carplay active
- Front and Rear AC ON
I don’t feel comfortable to drive knowing this can happen again and a major safety hazard. i have written to kia customer care as well. Posting here to see if anyone else has gone through this issue.