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2011 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1553365
Internal NHTSA #	11194114
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2011
File date	07/01/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My mechanic diagnosed the problem as the rod bearing that's the cause and suggested i confirm the diagnosis with a kia dealership to see if kia would cover the cost. The kia dealership diagnosed the same problem, reached out to kia to discuss covering the costs, and kia told the dealership that they wouldn't. I was told either replace the engine which with parts and labor would be around $4,500-$5,000 or i could trade it in and get a few hundred for it. Why on earth would i buy another kia if they're not even going to rectify the problem when it turns out to be an assembly defect to begin with. What's even more frustrating is that there is a engine recall on optimas and sportages within the same year as my forte but they don't feel the need to open up a recall. Reading about it online there have been hundreds of complaints about the same (engine needs to be replaced) problem but kia still won't do a recall for forte models in the same year range. If kia won't do right by it's customers, i don't see the motivation in continuing to give them my business.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	115000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WESTMINSTER, MD
VIN pattern	KNAFU4A27B5XXXXXX
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
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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	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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