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2012 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1560716
Internal NHTSA #	11204913
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2012
File date	25/02/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I was on my way home one afternoon driving on a 2 lane highway in a rural area a speed limit of 55mph, that's the posted speed. I didn't have anything going that would prevent from hearing the noise im about to hear!! It was like car was now carrying huge weight and very;little power. I tried to pull off the side and then cars oil light came on and then it stalled, i put it in neutral position attempting to start car, car did start but only to make a loud knocking from hood area, i popped hood and checked oil and other fluids,everything seemed fine with fluids but engine has a horrid knocking, car didn't want to stay at idle so i called for a tow, then taken to local auto repair, they called after their investigation stating the "camshaft timing was bad and by looking at different things they felt a new engine was only option as the bearing was now bad, informed me that upon looking for an engine it appeared a new engine around 6000 dollars was only one available . I called my auto ins comp to explain and see if i had enough coverage for the repair, to be told that they(ins com) wasn't liable for the engine i did call a few other repair places and was told same thing (3 total)so i again towed car to home and haven't attempted to drive. I spoke to dealership to be told my car wasn't in previous recall but stated they had a slew call and report engine failure and he voted the forte be in the standing recall or place a recall for the kia forte and sudden engine failure.. Zero trouble with the car and would like to get repaired so i can have transportation again. Bought new from dealership i love car but this problem needsa prompt and thorough investigation on my 2012 kia forte, ive been told it has exact same engine as the cars in the standing recalls, when my engine blowd and forced me off road was very scary and dangerous.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	170000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PALMYRA, IN
VIN pattern	KNAFU4A2XC5XXXXXX
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	55
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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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2012 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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