| Issue ID | 1630002 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11291467 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 13/03/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia forte. While driving, a ticking noise was heard from the engine, and the vehicle hesitated and almost stalled twice. The vehicle was taken to alm kia south (4310 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 30291, (678) 827-8900) for an oil change. The contact was informed that a new engine was needed because oil was burning in the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine was burning oil. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who stated that there was no oil in the engine. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RIVERDALE, GA |
| VIN pattern | KNAFX4A81E5XXXXXX |
| 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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