| Issue ID | 1552489 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11193449 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 26/03/19 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The car seemed to be losing power, called for roadside assistance, and the kia dealership where the car was towed to said the transmission needs replaced. The car has 3000 miles on it & we have only had it 2. 5 months. The dealer service person said this is the 3rd 2019 kia forte they've had to replace the transmission in! We were driving on an interstate highway. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARBONDALE, IL |
| VIN pattern | 3KPF24AD6KEXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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