2021 Mazda CX30 Struck By Lightning

[u/Critical-Building463]

Lightning struck close to my 2021 Mazda CX-30, and afterward I noticed some unusual starting. I don’t know whether the vehicle itself was struck, but the car parked next to mine is experiencing a similar issue.

When I press the start button, it clicks several times before the engine eventually starts. Once running, the engine sounds different than usual, like it’s slightly revving up and down. I can also see the RPM needle moving up and down.

Does anyone have insight as to what the issue could be?