NHTSA Complaint #11657445 — 2018 KIA FORTE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11657445
Vehicle	2018 KIA FORTE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 26, 2025
Date Filed	April 29, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

The engine went out in the middle of a busy highway road leading to a dangerous situation that I almost lost my life the vehicle was purchased in 2021. There shouldn’t be no reason that the engine should have went out that quickly when maintenance was kept up not only that there was an airbag defected issue, which is a safety hazard as well. It was the most scariest situation ever when the engine shut off in the middle of the road. Also, there was many concerns of my vehicle being reported of also being almost stolen by Kia boys I have a report on that.

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