NHTSA Complaint #11665911 — 2016 KIA FORTE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11665911
Vehicle	2016 KIA FORTE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 7, 2025
Date Filed	June 9, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

While driving our 2016 Kia forte 5 the engine completely failed and lost all power while on a busy highway. The engine in this vehicle was not part of the original 2016 Forte Recalls for the same issue and is not part of any current recalls for the same issue. It could have led to very severe injuries or even death due to the failure and complete loss of engine power only. Battery power remained on the car.

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