NHTSA Complaint #11113386 — 2013 KIA RIO ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11113386
Vehicle	2013 KIA RIO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 12, 2018
Date Filed	July 24, 2018
Mileage	104,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NH

Consumer Description

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.

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