NHTSA Complaint #11666355 — 2021 KIA SELTOS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11666355
Vehicle 2021 KIA SELTOS
Component ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 117,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State LA

Consumer Description

The contact owned a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while his son was having the vehicle service, he was informed that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The contact was unaware of any warning lights being illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact traded the vehicle. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V099000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised contact that he would be getting an email from the manufacturer’ however, the contact was still awaiting the email notification. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

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