NHTSA Complaint #11622855 — 2018 KIA NIRO ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11622855
Vehicle	2018 KIA NIRO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 30, 2024
Date Filed	October 31, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

Internal combustion engine coolant leaking out exhaust. The heat exchanger located in the catalytic converter system is leaking, leading to the ICE coolant draining. This leads to the engine overheating, and damage. Signs of the issue started with the coolant level lowering quickly, then the car heater stopped working. This confirmed by an independent mechanic.

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