NHTSA Complaint #11517896 — 2014 KIA FORTE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11517896
Vehicle	2014 KIA FORTE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	April 19, 2022
Date Filed	April 19, 2023
Mileage	88,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started the check engine warning light and the oil warning light were blinking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that engine oil was leaking onto the cam shaft and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 88,000.

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