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2013 KIA RIO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1542162
Internal NHTSA #	11183269
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	RIO
Model Year	2013
File date	26/12/18
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	After only 70000 miles i was told the engine has sludge build up and needs to be replaced and is unsafe to drive. The car was always maintained at the dealership and the oil was changed on a regular, timely basis through the dealer. The dealer records were sent to kia who would not gaurantee to cover the replacement of the engine, they may or may not cover it. If its not covered i am on the hook. I was told by dealer that the oil had metal shavings in the oil, this was also sent to kia by the dealer. I was told kia needed a picture that only could be obtained by tearing down the engine and that once this happened the engine couldn't be put back together. At this point i was committed to a new engine, either kia would pay or i would. At this time i have not done anything. I know kia has this issue with other kia models. The vehicle was taken in immedately when a check engine light came on,
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	70000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LAKE ZURICH, IL
VIN pattern	KNADM5A35D6XXXXXX
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	0
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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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2013 KIA RIO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA RIO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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