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2012 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1710084
Internal NHTSA #	11382784
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2012
File date	08/02/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	At around 125,000 miles - i noticed a ticking sound and tapping coming from the engine on my 2. 0l mpi "theta ii" 2012 kia forte. At first it went away quickly after startup but then when it got colder that winter it got noticeably louder and is now constantly present at 157,930 miles, speeding up as i accelerate the vehicle. I brought the car to my mechanic at around 128,800 miles and he said that i would need to have the engine taken apart to do more diagnosis and that it might be better to just drive it to see if it gets worse. I've gotten documented regular oil changes since i was the owner in 2017, switching to the kia dealership at my mechanic's suggestion after having them check out the tapping/ticking issue. These oil changes have not resolved the problem, instead it's continuing throughout the year with each winter making it slowly get worse. In doing some searches, i'm not alone in my experience and i'm apparently lucky that i've made it this long with my theta ii engine. When the recall campaign began for the gdi engines i was hopeful that kia would do the right thing and include the mpi engines. However, while they have expanded the recall to include mpi engines, they have not expanded it to include 2. 0l mpi engines with the same components that can wear excessively including connecting rods/connecting rod bearings. Many 2. 0l mpi owners have experienced failures, including fellow enthusiasts that love and take care of our vehicles, and i worry about the danger that can occur with a suddenly failing engine, let alone the potential fire risks. I believe that the 2. 0l mpi engine kia forte models should also be included in the recall. I have attached documentation from parts diagrams that show the parts commonality between the 2. 4 mpi and 2. 0l mpi engines. I
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	128824
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RED LION, PA
VIN pattern	KNAFU4A22C5XXXXXX
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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2012 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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