NHTSA Complaint #11711813 — 2022 KIA TELLURIDE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11711813
Vehicle	2022 KIA TELLURIDE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 10, 2026
Date Filed	January 19, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

Was driving heard a noise and then lost power to gas peddle and bunch of smoke and then flames coming from front of car got out and there were flames coming from hood eventually flames died down and was just smoking police &fire department were called. Piston blew through engine block these engine have a known oil consumption issue and I have kept up with oil .

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