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2014 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1633021
Internal NHTSA #	11297590
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2014
File date	17/07/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On july 17,2019 my kia forte 2014 stop on i-75 northbound in perry, ga with a 18 wheeler on my tail @80mph. I had no power it just cut off. This was after a oil change @ walmart in cordele, ga 13 days earlier there was no oil and it had run out from the filter. Both ase certified mechanic @ hutchinson kia and an independent certified mechanic. Dealer couldn't determine leakage,second sound the engine was cracked caused problem. It was a dangerous situation for my daughter her life was in danger in fast high volume interstate traffic. The engine has a deficiency in these gdi engines,should recalled. I was told by a reliable souce that both the kia's and their sister company share the same engine and there have been problems with both engine type gdi 2014 model kia forte and other models with this kind of engine.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	150000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CORDELE, GA
VIN pattern	KNAFX4A88E5XXXXXX
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	70
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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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What is Failure?

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