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2012 KIA RIO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1712169
Internal NHTSA #	11384228
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	RIO
Model Year	2012
File date	02/12/20
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2012 kia rio, not currently subject to any recall, and having been maintained correctly, is experiencing dangerous levels of oil consumption. Current milage 108,000. Two weeks ago i sent the attached letter via case to kia consumer customer affairs seeking safety advice from the company relating to the issue. Kia never responded, opting to close the case without a word regarding the issue. Oil consumption is very high, and effecting engine performance. I assume the only recourse is to have the engine taken apart and examined, a costly review, however due to lack of response from kia i haven't yet; i was hoping they could coordinate through either a dealer or 3rd party investigator. Currently the car is not being used, as this anomalous issue is a concern for safety when driving. Considering the recent recall, as well as how the symptoms align with previously recorded issues to similar engines, i wished to create this report, if only to add my case to nhtsa's accounts. Thank you for your time joseph elliott
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HARTLAND, MI
VIN pattern	KNADM5A39C6XXXXXX
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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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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2012 KIA RIO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA RIO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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