NHTSA Complaint #11550969 — 2019 KIA FORTE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11550969
Vehicle 2019 KIA FORTE
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 1,100 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NC

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2019 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the instrument panel, radio, and A/C were inoperable. The contact also stated that the steering wheel had become firm. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was a faulty wiring harness, steering, instrument cluster, and additionally the oil drain plug was leaking. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 1,100.

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