NHTSA Complaint #11557410 — 2016 KIA RIO

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11557410
Vehicle	2016 KIA RIO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 24, 2023
Date Filed	November 29, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

I was driving down the road and suddenly my check engine light starts flashing and the vehicle starts surging. I pull over and shut the car off. I get outside to the hood to open it, as there is steam coming out, and as I put my hand on the hood release, a fire erupts from the engine going over my windshield and driver window. Burning my entire car and $2500 worth of belongings to the ground.

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