| Issue ID | 1575457 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11221892 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 01/05/19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | - low miles and still under all manufacturer's warranties. - engine will idle rough, vibrating the whole car while stationary. Dealer could not replicate. - engine acceleration is poor from standing, dangerous in city traffic. Dealer could not replicate. - engine will shut off while turning left in los angeles city traffic, car is completely without power. This is very dangerous in city traffic. Dealer could not replicate problem. Instead, dealership told me that engine is leaking oil. Bs. There are no oil drips in my parking space. Another mechanic told me that my car is not leaking oil. Dealership told me that they 'will work with me'. Meaning they will let me pay for each visit but they will not honor their drivetrain warranty. Engine burns oil. Engine burns oil. A new car should not burn oil. - engine will sound like a sewing machine when driving from standing and turning the wheel. Dealer could not replicate problem. (this was likely due to engine burning oil, oil low; after refilling oil, engine will not make this sound.) - i now must check my oil level at all times before driving and refill oil to full mark on oil dip stick. Hate kia. - car cabin is too hot to drive in. Metal ecu at bottom of steering column inside cabin is 180 degrees fahrenheit. Dealer could not replicate the problem. Hate kia. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32850 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3KPFK4A79HEXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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