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2012 KIA RIO Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1510619
Internal NHTSA #	11144971
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	RIO
Model Year	2012
File date	01/11/18
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have a 2012 kia rio and over the last 2 months the oil light spontaneously comes on and turns off while driving. I took it into a kia dealership and they did a consumption test which indicated the engine is consuming a lot of oil. I was told i need a brand new engine. This car was purchased new, currently has 112k miles (mostly highway) on it. The dealership offered me nothing. They want to charge me for a brand new engine with a 6m /12m warranty costing me $3900 / $4400 for repair or an engine w 95k miles for $3600 / $3900 for repair. I can't afford that and the dealership told me to just keep checking the oil and refill as needed. What kind of service is that?!?!?! City kia orlando - this is ludicris!!!!! What can i do to get some assistance in getting another car. This car is less than 10yrs old and is in good condition with normal wear and tear. I have smelled smoke a couple of times but attributed it to the outdoors. I used my car daily and although i do not usually travel far from home i have my kids with me 99% of the time. Can you help me? I saw on the news 6 just this morning about kia car engine fires. I am a single mom with 3 kids at home 5-17yrs old. I work 10hr days and making just enough to make ends meet. Your advice is greatly appreciated.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	112000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ORLANDO, FM
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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	30
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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 Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA RIO Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects

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