| Issue ID | 1442865 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11065434 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 17/01/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Took my kia forte 2014 in for an inspection, and instead received an ecu upgrade due to some kia campaign sc150. After the upgrade, my vehicle began to have issues. The very same day after leaving dealership, my car began to stall and blow a lot of white smoke from exhaust. I was pulled over by a stranger who informed me of that the white smoke exhausting blinded his view. Kia has been disregarding this safety concern. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TEMPLE CITY, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNAFK4A6XE5XXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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