# 2021 KIA STINGER — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1858513` · 2022-12-09 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** STINGER
- **Year:** 2021
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Speed:** 4 mph
## Narrative
My transmission/engine and brake system failed. I was slowing down to probably 5 mph to make a right hand turn into my driveway from the street when the engine started racing. I heard a loud whine and the car started to speed up. I jammed my foot onto the brake to slow down but did not have the time to try to put the transmission into neutral. The car was not slowing down so I turned right to hit my tree rather than proceed straight and crash into my garage. When I hit the tree there was a large jolt and the car stopped. NO airbags deployed and I felt the impact on my right foot that was firmly on the brake; I checked to make sure I was not inadvertently pressing the accelerator.   This same issue with the engine suddenly revving happened one time a year ago but stopped when I put the car in neutral.
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