| Issue ID | 1526757 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11165530 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE KOUP |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 25/12/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My kia forte koup 2013 sx has engine failure with no notice. My son was driving 73mph on the interstate and almost lost his life trying to get the car to the side of the road. The car would not turn over after said failure. My car has 92k miles and i am the second owner. I have had all maintenance done at kia on time and as recommended. Dealer tells me that connecting rod pierced a whole in my engine block and want $4800. 00 + tax to install a used engine with 76k miles on it. I am guessing that is kia is now doing a 200k warrenty as their products are junk. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KNOXVILLE, TN |
| VIN pattern | KNAFW6A37D5XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 73 |
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