NHTSA Complaint #11184654 — 2012 KIA RIO FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11184654
Vehicle	2012 KIA RIO
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 5, 2019
Date Filed	March 6, 2019
Mileage	150,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

REPLACED CADALYTIC CONVERTER AND OXYGEN SENSOR DEC 2017, AND ENGINE LIGHT IS ON NOW WITH DIAGNOSTICS SAYING SAME THINGS AGAIN. OIL NEEDS TO BE PUT IN CAR EVERY WEEK OR TWO. FED UP WITH THIS CAR

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