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2015 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1561565
Internal NHTSA #	11205510
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2015
File date	16/04/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Hello. My name is [xxx] . I drive a 2015 kia forte5. It's the sx model with right around 91000 miles right now; and as of recently it has fallen ill. I took it to the dealership after i noticed a slight knocking sound as well as some weird misfires i was feeling. After diagnosis they told me and i quote "internal damage to the cylinder head&possibly pistons from what the technician gathers so far. A tear down to visually inspect is the next step. For the diagnosis though the cost is $134. 98". Based on the information received from them i contacted the warranty company, expecting them to cover the costs but for some reason was turned away. I am now coming aware that the issues listed above have been subject to many recalls for the exact same engine as mine, however i learned this information though a third party technician. Not once did the dealership mention it. I looked further and found several cases on many online kia forums of people claiming to have the same issues with the same engine. I am just looking to have some help getting this situation resolved as i've had many people tell me that i shouldn't be having these kinds of problems with a car this young. Not to mention that my car still falls under the power train warranty as well as the extended warranty. Below i have sent copies of all the diagnostic information i received. Please respond as soon as possible. I thank you for your time. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	91000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	APEX, NC
VIN pattern	KNAFZ5A3XF5XXXXXX
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
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	45
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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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2015 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2015 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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