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2013 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1724860
Internal NHTSA #	11396326
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2013
File date	15/02/21
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Several recalls have been issued for the theta ii engine. I own a 2013 kia forte koup ex which is equipped with the 2. 0l mpi engine. The 2. 4l engine of the same type was recalled just a few weeks ago. The only difference between these two engines is the size. They are not fundamentally different other than a few tweaks to account for the extra volume. Likely this means the same manufacturing processes were used for both engines. It would be incredibly inefficient to create new manufacturing processes for each of these engines. Therefore, if there was a major manufacturing error in the 2. 4l production (say metal shavings that block oil access to the rod bearings causing critical wear and damage), then that error probably occurred in the 2. 0l manufacturing. I want to know why the 2. 0l mpi engine has not been recalled. The 2. 0l mpi engine on my kia forte koup ex has begun to knock. By the sound, the rod bearing has probably worn through and the life of my car and my own safety are at a high risk. I cannot afford a new engine or a new car right now just because kia screwed up. Please look into this issue. Just because not as many people have cars with the theta ii 2. 0l mpi engine doesn
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	143000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WESTERVILLE, OH
VIN pattern	KNAFU6A23D5XXXXXX
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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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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2013 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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