NHTSA Complaint #11699674 — 2019 KIA FORTE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11699674
Vehicle	2019 KIA FORTE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 2, 2025
Date Filed	November 16, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

October 2, 2025 @ approximately 7:30a. I was heading east on I-10 on my way to work when I seen white smoke coming from under my car. I pulled over, noticed it was on fire. There was a man passing by who seen me & was nice enough to stop & put the fire out. The firefighter then stated my oil pan came a loose and caught fire when it hit the ground. Which caused a lot of damage including me need a new engine. The firefighter stated the pan is useless & is a safety hazard.

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