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2012 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1726974
Internal NHTSA #	11397802
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2012
File date	15/03/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Our local kia dealership diagnosed this problem with our car on 3/15/19. 2012 kia forte sx 2. 4l (106,430 miles, 6430 miles out of warranty) found the engine to be knocking. Found the #2 rod bearing to be severely worn and causing the engine to make noise and stop rotating. Recommend replacing the engine. The 2. 4l theta ii engine was not part of original recall so kia would not replace engine and since it was out of warranty we were responsible for the cost of a replacement engine and labor. We declined, and car as sat stationary for past two years at our home. When we found out this 2. 4l theta ii engine was now included in a recent recall we asked kia to provide alternatives to replacing the engine since the car has sat for two years and i no longer have faith in the reliability of this car as parts of the car are no longer in working condition and/or missing. They refused any alternatives. They wanted us to pay to have the car towed to a local kia dealer to diagnose a problem that was already diagnosed back on 3/15/19. The original class action lawsuit over the 2. 0l and 2. 4l gdi engines provided alternatives to engine replacement and reimbursement for expenses associated with the engine failure (like towing), rebates, etc. Since kia was found at fault and fined by the us government over their delay in recalling these 2. 4l theta ii engines and since that delay was the only reason we didn't fix this car on 3/15/19 we feel we should be compensated for our expenses and loss of transportation because of their faulty engine and their negligence in delaying the recall. Having the engine replaced now is no longer a viable option for us. We offered to purchase a new vehicle with the cost of engine replacement/labor put towards a rebate, kia refused.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	106430
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SPRINGFIELD, MO
VIN pattern	KNAFW5A35C5XXXXXX
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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