Check engine light came on and car started shaking noticeably while slowing down and stopped. What's going on with my car?

Posted by Mithril2H@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 29 comments

Apologies if Im using the flair wrong or if this is the wrong place or something but I was hoping for some help. I was driving to work this morning and maybe within 15-20 minutes into my drive I notice my check engine light flashing and my car shaking (not violently but noticeable) seemingly when I drove at slower speeds and also when I was stopped at a red light. The check engine light eventually turned off but the shaking stayed until I eventually got to work and parked my car. Other than the car shaking when slowing, it drove normally. It's a Kia Forte 2017.

If it helps, before this happened, my car would sometimes suddenly decrease RPM for a split second before kicking back up again. Also Im not sure if its in my head or not since I started a new job that is a longer drive, but I swear my fuel consumption is a bit more.

I know its impossible to be able to tell me what's wrong with my car just from this post but would you car guys happen to know the likely causes? Is it something I have to call off work and go and get repaired immediately or can I wait until the weekend? Is it safe to drive to the shop or should I have it towed?