NHTSA Complaint #11512956 — 2016 KIA FORTE
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11512956 |
| Vehicle | 2016 KIA FORTE |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
Engine blew twice on the vehicle, Kia replaced the first blown engine. Then that engine blew again at 160k miles. First engine blew at a 105k miles.
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