| Issue ID | 1605269 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11258720 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 12/09/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2014 kia forte suddenly started making a knocking sound and shut off while driving down the interstate. After towing vehicle to the shop i was told that the engine needs to be replaced. The mechanic told me he does not understand why as there was not anything that could have caused this. Are fluids were good and clean. Upon reviewing kia had problems with this engine in other vehicles which led to recalls. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 129436 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MCDONOUGH, GA |
| VIN pattern | KNAFX4A85E5XXXXXX |
| 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 | 75 |
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