NHTSA Complaint #11606688 — 2019 KIA FORTE

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11606688
Vehicle	2019 KIA FORTE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	March 7, 2024
Date Filed	August 6, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Have only 70000 miles on it and Kia refuses to replace the transmission that went out and they have lied to me repeatedly and need to be held accountable!

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