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2013 KIA FORTE Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1718495
Internal NHTSA #	11388752
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2013
File date	21/12/20
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2013 kia forte sedan, 2. 4l theta ii, my mpi engine approx. 98k miles (dec 18 2020), light ticking was observed while driving as usual. This ticking quickly escalated (dec 21, 2020) to the point of stopping the car and not driving any further. The car was towed to an ase shop to look into the issue (dec 25, 2020). Within a few days (dec 28 - jan 31) it was diagnosed as internal engine damage having metal in the oil and filter. Based on my research, i have found other complaints, forums and related recalls pointing to the fact that this is a common problem. However, to date (january 18, 2021) there is no active recall on this particular platform. According to the information i have found, kia is to announce a recall (january 27, 2021) of this specific series of engines as well. Currently the dealer from where the car was purchased has not made any effort to facilitate this engine problem. Only the fact that the service dept has agreed to keep the car until more recall information is available. Please help with information or contact to facilitate a solution to this manufacturer defect. This car has been extremely well kept with regular oil changes and routine maintenance practices.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	98000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SALISBURY, NC
VIN pattern	KNAFW4A36D5XXXXXX
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	45
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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 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA FORTE Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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