NHTSA Complaint #11666577 — 2017 KIA FORTE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11666577
Vehicle	2017 KIA FORTE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 19, 2025
Date Filed	June 12, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

At ~84,000 miles the car started to ride rough. The engine would stall out while driving 55mph. I would have to roll off to the side of the road and try to restart the car. I took it to the dealership. They found metal flakes in the oil pan and now the engine is totaled. When googling 2017 Kia forte, this was a common manufacturer defect that resulted in a large class action lawsuit. My VIN isnt covered for any of these repairs.

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