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2018 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1656167
Internal NHTSA #	11320956
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2018
File date	10/04/20
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While my daughter was driving this vehicle it started making a loud noise, then the motor stopped. There was no indication, ever, of an engine issue. No lights, warnings, temperature, nothing ever alerted her. We took it to two mechanics who diagnosed as total engine failure. All fluids were low, no oil. We never saw oil spots. She had the oil changed in february. We have to purchase a new engine as her warranty ran out at 60,000 miles. How convenient for kia. She has 67,000 miles. None of the sensors alerted her to any engine issues! The mechanics noted a thick sticky covering over the bottom of the engine. We know kia has had several motor recalls on other models. This model should be included. I noticed online several other kia forte owners with engine issues. Please advise.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	67000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DUBLIN, OH
VIN pattern	3KPFK4A72JEXXXXXX
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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2018 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2018 KIA FORTE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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