NHTSA Complaint #11499686 — 2014 KIA FORTE
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11499686 |
| Vehicle | 2014 KIA FORTE |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
I was driving on the highway going 50 mph where the vehicle suddenly shut off and started smoking. I exited the vehicle to take a look and the entire engine compartment was on fire. I only had the car for 2 months and was never made aware of any recalls on the car
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