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2017 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1575458
Internal NHTSA #	11221892
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2017
File date	01/05/19
Component	ENGINE
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
Number of Occurences
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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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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2017 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2017 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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