NHTSA Complaint #11677382 — 2012 KIA RIO UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11677382
Vehicle	2012 KIA RIO
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	July 30, 2025
Date Filed	July 30, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

I went to the Kia dealership in Laredo Texas and was told that they cannot fix the fault, that my vehicle has had an aftermarket parts, that they are not going to fix the HECU. That they don't fix vehicle with aftermarket parts.

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