NHTSA Complaint #11719191 — 2018 KIA FORTE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11719191
Vehicle	2018 KIA FORTE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 29, 2025
Date Filed	February 19, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

While driving the car with the flow of busy traffic, the engine failed and the car stopped. It eventually turn back on (side of the road) but now drives with hesitation, a strange noise, and with the engine light on. This cycle continued until we arrived at the repair shop. And after much research, it seems that this experience is common for other Kia engines. Why was mine not included? Someone could have been badly injured!

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