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2012 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1631099
Internal NHTSA #	11292228
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2012
File date	27/12/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Purchased my kia forte 2. 4l hatchback used 5 years ago with 42,000 miles on it. I have had no problems with the car and have changed to oil at the recommended intervals and participated in the manufacturer recommended maintenance at certified kia dealers only. In between oil changes, oil level never decreased so there were no leaks. I was driving home on a 3-hour trip when the engine started to develop a rattling noise. I pulled over to check the fluids and exposed belt and no issues. The rattling grew more noticeable from a rattling to a grinding noise (60-70 mph) and then the malfunction indicator light came on. Within minutes the engine completely shut off, power lost and speed decreasing without a way to accelerate. I was on a busy virginia highway and was able to pull onto the shoulder. Towed to certified kia dealer who stated that once they opened the oil pan, chunks of metal came out and there were gaping holes in engine block. Clearly this engine is facing the same terrible fate of the other engines recalled by kia; why wont they admit and recall the kia engines? As second owner, car is no longer covered under warranty.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	78000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	NORFOLK, VA
VIN pattern	KNAFW5A3XC5XXXXXX
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	70
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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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What is Failure?

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