| Issue ID | 1483861 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11113386 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RIO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 12/06/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On 06/12/2018, my 2013 kia rio had a fire in the engine compartment that totaled the vehicle. The fire was not the result of an accident or recent maintenance. The car simply burst into flames in the engine compartment while driving. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 104500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEBSTER, NH |
| VIN pattern | KNADM4A32D6XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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 | 0 |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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