| Issue ID | 1596280 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11252031 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 01/08/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia forte. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased second hand. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook. The contact had the oil replaced with synthetic oil upon the advice of an independent mechanic; however, the failure continued. The contact had to constantly add oil to the vehicle. The last oil change was performed on august 16, 2019; however, half of the oil had depleted by august 28, 2019. The contact also stated that the vehicle experiencing issues accelerating, a burning odor was present, and smoke was observed. Oakland kia (2424 webster st, oakland, ca 94612, (510) 267-0688) was contacted and stated that there was no recall or warranty to cover the repairs. The dealer scheduled an appointment for september 12, 2019. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall and advised that the vehicle be taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAN FRANCISCO, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNAFX5A85E5XXXXXX |
| 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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