NHTSA Complaint #11470703 — 2013 KIA RIO ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11470703
Vehicle	2013 KIA RIO
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	June 21, 2022
Date Filed	June 23, 2022
Mileage	138,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted but stalled again. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the radiator, transmission, and other parts were melted. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

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