NHTSA Complaint #11609944 — 2021 KIA TELLURIDE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11609944
Vehicle	2021 KIA TELLURIDE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 24, 2024
Date Filed	August 21, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

Car was being driven when it began to slow down. Pulled over and smoke was coming from under the car. Car would not start again. Once at dealership, found there was catastrophic engine failure due to a rod that put 7 holes in the engine. Also, car was low on oil despite an oil change less than 60 days prior to this incident.

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