NHTSA Complaint #11589221 — 2013 KIA RIO ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11589221
Vehicle	2013 KIA RIO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 15, 2024
Date Filed	May 17, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Slowed down on highway as there was a backup from an exit, then accelerated again and car would not accelerate correctly. Engine light came on and then turned off as I exited off the highway. I turned the car off once safely parked. Burning smell was noted. Car would not start and was towed to auto shop where it was checked and deemed as an internal engine failure.

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