| Issue ID | 1449373 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11074627 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 26/01/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This is the 2nd engine replacement i have had to do in a 2013 car. Driving 60mph without warning car stalled and i was forced to coax to the side of rural country road, in the middle of extreme cold weather the 2nd time. The 1st time i was driving the car abfter just getting oil changed and car made a loud noise and car stalled while driving on interstate at 70mph. Car was towed and engine was blown each time. I have contacted kia on both occasions and on both occasions car was sent to dealership and could not figure out why engine blew. Oil levels where found good. This is ridiculous that i have had two replace 2 engines in a 2013 kia which is financed and kia refuses to do anything about it. I have receipts as well as reports done on car each time this occurred. However they are in glovebox of car at garage getting a new engine! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MARSEILLES, IL |
| VIN pattern | KNAFT4A20D5XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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