NHTSA Complaint #11682544 — 2019 KIA FORTE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11682544
Vehicle	2019 KIA FORTE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 21, 2025
Date Filed	August 23, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

On [XXX] my son was driving on the highway when the car suddenly shut off.. thank god he was able to safely get to the side of the road. Had it towed to my local mechanic who stated that the engine is seized up. The car is only 6 yrs old and well maintained. There were no prior problems or signs. Need a new engine. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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