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2014 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1605578
Internal NHTSA #	11258933
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2014
File date	22/09/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have a kia forte ex gdi purchased used from car max of whitemarsh, maryland. When i started the vehicle, on september 22, 2019, there was a very loud ticking noise. I allowed the car to warm up. As i drove and reached 30mph, on city street, the noise grew louder. When i checked the oil stick it was dry. I get regular oil changes and am not due for another one until my car reached 84,319 miles. My car has exactly 81,6000 miles on it today (september 30, 2019 or 2/13/2020 which ever comes first). My check oil light or engine light never came on to indicate my oil was extremely low. I purchased oil and filled up my car. The noise is softer now but is still there. I received a recall notice for an issue dealing with something that may keep the car from passing emission test. I have an appointment at bob bell kia (who always services my vehicle) in essex maryland on october 17th, 2019, to correct that issue. I notified them of the noice and lack of oil with no indication of such from the cars dashboard. They will check it out on the 17th when i bring the car in for the recall issue. After reading some complaints from other owners of the same vehicle i have, i will not be surprised if they tell me i need a new engine. I still owe $11,107. 64 on the car and will not be driving my vehicle anymore until the mechanic can pinpoint the problem. With all the complaints of faulty engines and fire hazards why is the 2014 kia forte ex gdi not included in an engine recall or the class action suit that is already against kia for the same exact issues in their sorento and other models? Who can i turn to for help with this issue since i have a vehicle i can not safely drive but still must pay on?
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	81596
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ESSEX, MD
VIN pattern	KNAFZ4A87E5XXXXXX
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	30
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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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2014 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2014 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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