| Issue ID | 1595164 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11246151 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | NIRO |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 13/08/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | First the air conditioner stopped working for 2 days. Then on the 3rd day, 8/13/19, the hev light and oil lights went on. The engine slowed down. The car was towed to the kia dealership in ontario, ca. Initially they said it may not be covered by warranty. Then on 8/17 they told me the air conditioner needs a new compressor. Then on 8/23 i was told that oil and metal shards had leaked into the engine and the entire engine needs to be replaced. It is unknown when the repair will be done. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | UPLAND, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNDCE3LC3K5XXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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