NHTSA Complaint #11707297 — 2021 KIA TELLURIDE
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11707297 |
| Vehicle | 2021 KIA TELLURIDE |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | IA |
Consumer Description
First there are holes in the block from a rod bearing coming off. It was leaking oil and started on fire. There are many recalls and law suits regarding this matter and we shouldn’t be on the hook for putting a new engine in.
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