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2012 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1585496
Internal NHTSA #	11234290
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2012
File date	29/05/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I was driving the car at 40 mph when approaching the ramp to the highway (65 mph) and began to hear a lot of noise coming from the engine (sounded like metal scrapping). I began to pull over to the shoulder but the engine stopped running before i could get to the shoulder and note no instrument panel warning lights came on. I coasted to the shoulder of the road, put the car in park, attempted to start the car, all the instrument panel lights were flashing, and then dark smoke was coming out from the hood. I got out of the car as i thought it was on fire but could not open the hood as it was extremely hot. I waited and then tried again, finally, opening the hood with a rag. The car was towed to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the engine seized, i had it towed to a 2nd mechanic (same diagnosis) then was informed of sc147 after doing an internet search. I contacted kia and opened a case #13204401 where i then had to have the car towed for the 3rd time to a kia dealership (bob bell, baltimore, md) where they had to do their diagnostic test (technicians cell video to show the car will not start), per kia, to come to the conclusion my car is not part of sc147 (according to my vein #). This safety recall is for 2. 4l gdi engines and mine is a 2. 4l dohc. In addition to my complaint, i want to know where in the manufacturing process (what plant was my engine assembled?) if given they are the same engines but only a top covering difference (gdi vs dohc), then how do i know for sure my engine should not have been part of major sc147 since my vehicle had been running with no issues and regular maintenance with 160,000 + miles?
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	160000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	EDGEWOOD, MD
VIN pattern	KNAFW6A36C5XXXXXX
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	40
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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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