NHTSA Complaint #11670899 — 2021 KIA TELLURIDE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11670899
Vehicle 2021 KIA TELLURIDE
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 90,000 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State WI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, there was smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the engine located on the rear driver's side had caught on fire. The vehicle was extinguished by the Fire Department. A fire report was filed, and a fire report number was not provided. The cause of the failure was not yet been determined. A Police report was not filed. There were no occupants at the time of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

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