| Issue ID | 1488820 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11119380 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 16/07/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving down the highway at 55 mph , all of a sudden all of my dashboard lights came on and my car had no power, i was almost rear ended by several vehicles as i had no engine power to move the vehicle. I was able to get to the side of the highway( not a pull over place) i called for a tow and had it taken to the shop i usually go to only to find out the engine has blown. Kia is aware of this problem on other of their vehicles. This event almost cost me my life... Kia needs to be held responsible for taking care of this problem. My estimate for a replacement engine is $ 3780. 00 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PITTSBURGH, PA |
| VIN pattern | KNAFU4A28D5XXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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