NHTSA Complaint #11548426 — 2017 KIA RIO ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11548426
Vehicle	2017 KIA RIO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	September 13, 2023
Date Filed	October 5, 2023
Mileage	112,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

The contact owned a Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power. Various unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was veered to the side of the road and the vehicle was shut off. The contact stated that smoke was observed emanating from the engine compartment. The fire department extinguished the fire. The origin of the fire was unknown. The contact no longer has possession of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 112,000.

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