2013 Kia Forte Complaint Log

CONSTITUENT HAS EXPERIENCED A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE WITH THEIR 2013 KIA FORTE AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THEIR VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE KIA ENGINE SAFETY RECALL

1. The engine failed and is available for inspection upon request. 2. The car died in the middle of an interstate, I could have been rear ended putting the safety of myself and others in jeopardy. 3. As attached, an independent service center confirmed that the oil light was on, but there was oil in the car. They couldn’t find the problem. 4. The vehicle was inspected by an independent service center. 5. The oil warning lamp illuminated about 5 minutes prior to engine failure. The engine had been making knocking noises for at least 5 years. I asked mechanics multiple times to see if there was an issue with the engine because it would make so much noise but every time they came back and said they couldn’t find a problem. The engine had quit around 9/20/21 and Paul’s garage said there was a clog in the lines so they did a crankcase flush and the car was up and running again. Every time I took the car for maintenance after that they did a preventative crankcase flush. This time the engine died and I was told it is locked up. In the file I have uploaded there are 4 invoices from maintenance and repairs done to the car that I feel might relate to the issue.

Recurrence of brake issue related to vehicle recall late 2017 which was fixed on my vehicle on Feb 14, 2018. Kia says since recall closed out it's not their responsibility.

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, she was accelerating to overtake another vehicle and the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact noticed that the check engine and check oil light warning lights were illuminated. The contact coasted off the roadway and turned off the vehicle. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that she lifted the hood and noticed that smoke was coming from the driver’s side of the engine compartment. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the local dealer; however, a dealer was contacted and the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be diagnosed since the engine was inoperable. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

There is a recurring problem with the rear lights blowing out socket and all. They are also a fire hazard because they are getting hotter than usual. Something needs to be done because this happens a lot. There is a defect.

vehicle started to smell of fuel, located a fuel leak on top of gas tank, leaking connector. Vehicle not drivable, extreme fire hazard

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, he depressed the accelerator pedal to change lanes and heard an abnormal knocking noise sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the knocking sound occurred whenever the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine rod bearings needed to be replaced. The contact was informed by the independent mechanic that the failure could be related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V259000 (Engine). Additionally, the contact reported that he had also experienced failures with the loss of power steering functionality, but the failure was intermittent. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000. The contact stated that the manufacturer was notified but that they would not diagnose the vehicle without charge. The vehicle was checked by two different tire specialists. All of the tires were replaced.

Engine fire

Engine had loud rattling and seized, was suppose to have long block and short block replaced. Only short block replaced paid $7,441.53. After three months of it being in the dealership, I got my car back. Less than twenty four hours later the check engine light came on. Brought it back, it is the same issues. component in engine that was suppose to be new part failed. It is back at the dealership. The right tail light keeps blowing lights. The component melted the tail light holder.

Engine has started making ticking/clicking sound that appears to be common in Kia's . Vehicle has been well maintained, regular oil changes, etc. It seems other Kia's with the same engine, and seemingly same problem, have been recalled. A quick google search shows that the ticking issue is very common with kia's. Hopefully this can be added to a recall. Thank you.

I was driving to work on the freeway on Saturday, while driving my oil light came on one second later the engine stopped working and all lights came on including he engine light. I pulled over turned it off and on and it would not start. A transmission shop and Kia dealership did a diagnostic and said the engine ceased. Something in the engine failed knocking down an d the part failed

We have not been able to get this vehicle to pass emissions, ive taken it to multiple kia locations and no one has been able to help. The engine light has been on and theyve changed the sensor as thats what repair shop suggested it may be, but still nothing. Then just out of the blue its stopped working. I took it to a smaller shop as i no longer trusted the kia dealership and the guy told me it was a recall as this is not an old car and it needed engine work. I contacted kia and they said yes there was an important sfety recall that we should of received a letter, suggested to call 18003334542 for a tow, but i have spoken to 6 people who i cant understand and have been able to get a tow to a kia dealership

My engine which is the 2.0 liter has the same tapping noise from the engine that the other Kia Fortes had and I don’t get a recall. The engine has gone to crap and I’m still paying on it from a dealership. How does it not have a recall like the others when it’s doing the same thing. My dealership said it’s a common problem with these years and engines and now my engine is on its last leg. It’s going to leave me stranded or get me hurt by blowing up unless someone does something about these tapping/knocking engines!!! It has did it for 3 years that I’ve owned it but now it’s really bad to the point it’s serious metal on metal. Also this vehicle has been well maintained and I have all my service records and receipts to frequent oil changes etc etc

October 2021 vehicle shut off and loss power while stopped at red light, was able to restart and proceed. Vehicle then shut off again and would not restart Engine light illuminated(approx 75,000). Was towed to dealer and was diagnosed as needing and oil control valve replacement. Valve was replaced. Several days following repair engine light would sporadically illuminate would be on for several days then would go off for weeks at a time. Vehicle is again now experiencing same issues with shutting off while stopped, and also having issues accelerating at times.(101,000 miles) Oil is also changed regularly. I am the first owner of the vehicle and now that the 10 years are up and 100,000 miles have now passed, i am worried i will be left without my only transportation and means to provide for family

My vehicle would not start moving. I am unable to ignite the engine.

When I’m driving down the road it’s starts losing power and the icon of car with dizzy lines starts flashing but if the car gains any speed the icon goes out .And like today when I tried to push brake to stop and pull over it started shaking so bad I felt like the whole front in was going to fall out ,The last time I had smoke come out when I tried to give it a little gas to move.

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V750000 (Engine). The contact stated that while driving at 50 - 55 mph, noises were heard and smoke came from the front and rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer replaced the engine and fuel pump. However, while the dealer was test driving the vehicle, abnormal noises were heard. The dealer informed the contact that they would contact the manufacturer to replace the engine. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,917.

The contact owned a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The contact parked the vehicle and saw smoke entering the cabin of the vehicle through the vents. The contact exited the vehicle before the vehicle caught on fire. There was no injury sustained. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. A police report was not filed. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The contact called local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V750000 (Engine). The failure mileage was approximately 85,400.

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT, PUSHED ON MY BRAKE THE CAR KEPT MOVING AND I HAD NO WARNING, MY CAR IS NOW TOTALED

TOOK CAR TO GET WASHED. DROVE HOME EAST TO WEST. CAR IN MOTION SLOWED U.W. BAY DRIVE 40 MILES, 30, 20. CAR STATIONARY 1 HOUR OR MORE. POLICE JUMP. DIDN'T TURN

LOUD TICKING OR KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM ENGINE. SOUNDS EXACTLY THE SAME AS OTHER ENGINES THAT WERE REPLACED BECAUSE OF 'ROD KNOCK'. THIS SAME ENGINE WAS RECALLED ON MANY OTHER MODELS SO WHY NOT ON THE 2013 KIA FORTE?

SEVERAL RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE THETA II ENGINE. I OWN A 2013 KIA FORTE KOUP EX WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0L MPI ENGINE. THE 2.4L ENGINE OF THE SAME TYPE WAS RECALLED JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THESE TWO ENGINES IS THE SIZE. THEY ARE NOT FUNDAMENTALLY DIFFERENT OTHER THAN A FEW TWEAKS TO ACCOUNT FOR THE EXTRA VOLUME. LIKELY THIS MEANS THE SAME MANUFACTURING PROCESSES WERE USED FOR BOTH ENGINES. IT WOULD BE INCREDIBLY INEFFICIENT TO CREATE NEW MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR EACH OF THESE ENGINES. THEREFORE, IF THERE WAS A MAJOR MANUFACTURING ERROR IN THE 2.4L PRODUCTION (SAY METAL SHAVINGS THAT BLOCK OIL ACCESS TO THE ROD BEARINGS CAUSING CRITICAL WEAR AND DAMAGE), THEN THAT ERROR PROBABLY OCCURRED IN THE 2.0L MANUFACTURING. I WANT TO KNOW WHY THE 2.0L MPI ENGINE HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. THE 2.0L MPI ENGINE ON MY KIA FORTE KOUP EX HAS BEGUN TO KNOCK. BY THE SOUND, THE ROD BEARING HAS PROBABLY WORN THROUGH AND THE LIFE OF MY CAR AND MY OWN SAFETY ARE AT A HIGH RISK. I CANNOT AFFORD A NEW ENGINE OR A NEW CAR RIGHT NOW JUST BECAUSE KIA SCREWED UP. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE. JUST BECAUSE NOT AS MANY PEOPLE HAVE CARS WITH THE THETA II 2.0L MPI ENGINE DOESN'T MEAN OUR SAFETY AND OUR LIFE SAVINGS CAN BE THROWN OUT THE WINDOW.

MY KIA WENT ON FIRE AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED BY KIA, I FOUND OUT FROM CARFAX AND SET UP APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THIS RECALL FIXED AND FOUND OUT THERE WAS 2 RECALLS. SET UP THE APPT FOR SATURDAY, WHILE MY CAR WAS PARKED AND OFF I RAN INTO THE STORE CAME OUT AND MY CAR WAS ON FIRE ALL OF THE DASHBOARD ALL BEHIND IT. MY CAR WAS TOTALED BY INSURANCE. 2 DAYS AFTER MY CAR GOES ON FIRE I AM SUDDENLY GETTING RED EMERGENCY RECALL NOTICES IN THE MAIL. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT SPEAK WITH ME, THE KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE GAVE ME A CASE NUMBER BUT HAS DONE NOTHING IN OVER 2 WEEKS. I STILL HAD MY 10YR WARRANTEE AND KIA SAID I WOULD SETTLE WITH YOUR INSURANCE YOU WILL GET MORE MONEY FROM THEM. THEY DO NOT RETURN CALLS OR EMAILS AND THEY DO NOT WANT TO TAKE RESPONSABILITY AT ALL.

I RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM CARFAX NOTIFYING ME OF A RECALL FOR MY CAR PERTAINING TO A POSSIBLE FIRE, I CALLED DEALERSHIP TO SET UP APPOINTMENT AND FOUND OUT THERE WAS 2 RECALLS FOR MY CAR BUT NEVER ONCE RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION FROM KIA. MY APPOINTMENT WAS FOR THE COMING SATURDAY BUT ON WEDNESDAY AFTER I PARKED AND RAN INTO THE GROCERY STORE FOR LESS THAN 15MINS I CAME OUT TO A GENTLEMAN WHO ASKED IF THIS WAS MY CAR, WHEN I LOOKED AT IT I WAS CONFUSED BECAUSE ALL THE WINDOWS WERE BLACK AND SMOKE WAS COMING I BELIEVE FROM EITHER THE HOOD OR WINDOW, HE SAID YOUR CAR IS ON FIRE. BEFORE I KNEW WHAT WAS HAPPENING THERE WERE FIRE TRUCKS AND POLICE. MY ENTIRE INSIDE OF MY CAR BEHIND THE DASHBOARD AND ALL ELECTRICAL WIRES WERE BURNED THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD STEERING WHEEL RADIO EVERYTHING. MY CAR WAS DESTROYED, I CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY RIGHT AWAY AS THE POLICE ADVISED ME TOO AND LATER ON A FRIEND GAVE ME THE NUMBER TO THE KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE WHERE I NOTIFIED THEM.

MY 2013 KIA FORTE KOUP WAS PARKED AS I RAN INTO THE STORE, I CAME OUT TO MY CAR ON FIRE AND IT IS NOT REPAIRABLE. IT WAS ALL FROM BEHIND THE DASHBOARD THE ELECTRICAL I BELIEVE AS MY STEERING WHEEL AND EVERYTHING WAS ON FIRE. I HAVE A 10YR WARRANTY ON MY CAR, I RECEIVED AN URGENT RECALL A FEW DAYS AFTER MY CAR FIRE IN REGARDS TO POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE AND SOMETHING ELSE. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WHO I PURCHASED MY CAR FROM BUT THEY SAID WE DO NOT DEAL WITH THAT YOU MUST CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SO I DID THE VERY NEXT DAY. I SPOKE WITH RYAN AND HE GAVE ME A CASE NUMBER STATED NOT TO WORRY THEY WILL GET ME IN A CAR AND HAVE MY CAR INSPECTED AND SEE WHAT THEY CAN DO FOR ME. I HEARD FROM HIM TWICE THEN NOTHING FOR TWO WEEKS THEIR SYSTEMS WERE DOWN, I HAVE CALLED AND EMAILED SO MANY TIMES WITH NO CALL BACK OR EMAIL BACK. I DEMANDED TO SPEAK WITH A SUPERVISOR BECAUSE 3 WEEKS AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE I DID NOT HAVE A REPLACEMENT CAR OR RENTAL AND MY RENTAL THROUGH MY INSURANCE COMPANY WOULD ONLY BE FOR 30 DAYS. THE MANAGER WAS JEFF STROUP WHO WAS NOT HELPFUL AND A LITTLE SHADY ALSO LAUGHED AT ME BECAUSE I WAS UPSET I HAD NO CAR NO ANSWERS NO RESULTS. HE SAID IT TAKES A WHILE TO HAVE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND THEN ANOTHER MONTH FOR THE RESULTS, BUT YET I AM AT THEIR MERCY BEING I HAVE NO CAR AND I HAVE A WARRANTY. HE WAS RUDE AND NOT HELPFUL AT ALL. HE ASKED ME TO SEND HIM THE BILL FOR THE RENTAL CAR I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET, I DID AND HAVE NOT HEARD FROM HIM. I HAVE CALLED MANY TIMES AND THEY DO NOT GIVE YOU ANYONES DIRECT NUMBER OR EMAIL. IT IS ABOUT 2 MONTHS SINCE MY CAR FIRE AND NO PHONE CALLS NO INSPECTION OF MY CAR AND ABSOLUTELY NO HELP FROM KIA! I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW THEY GIVE HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND FAIL TO ASSIST SOMEONE WHO SPENT A LOT OF MONEY ON THEIR CAR AND HAS A WARRANTY. I CURRENTLY HAVE NO VEHICLE BUT A WARRANTY THAT DOES NOTHING

I HAVE A RATTLING NOISE AT 45000 MILES AND I WAS TOLD BY TAYLOR KIA AFTER DIAGNOSTICS THAT AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED. KIA HAS A DEFECTIVE ENGINE AS SHOWN ON MANY FORUMS AND THIS MODEL NEEDS TO BE RECALLED.

WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER MY CAR IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST FOR 20V750000, BUT WAS TOLD I NEED AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT DUE TO ROD BEARINGS AND PISTONS. VEHICLE MAKES KNOCKING NOISES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELL KEPT AND HAS ONLY 45,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS TOLD A NEW ENGINE WOULD COST $5,600. MY CAR IS ONLY WORTH $5,600. PLEASE ADD THIS VIN TO THE RECALL LIST, I CANNOT AFFORD A NEW ENGINE. AND THE ENGINE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS THE OTHER THETA II ENGINES BEING RECALLED. I AM AFRAID IT WILL CATCH FIRE AS OTHERS HAVE, BUT I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE IT

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, smoke was detected, and vehicle was extremely hot. The contact stated that it was unknown if there were any warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

2013 KIA FORTE SEDAN, 2.4L THETA II, MY MPI ENGINE APPROX. 98K MILES (DEC 18 2020), LIGHT TICKING WAS OBSERVED WHILE DRIVING AS USUAL. THIS TICKING QUICKLY ESCALATED (DEC 21, 2020) TO THE POINT OF STOPPING THE CAR AND NOT DRIVING ANY FURTHER. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO AN ASE SHOP TO LOOK INTO THE ISSUE (DEC 25, 2020). WITHIN A FEW DAYS (DEC 28 - JAN 31) IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE HAVING METAL IN THE OIL AND FILTER. BASED ON MY RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND OTHER COMPLAINTS, FORUMS AND RELATED RECALLS POINTING TO THE FACT THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. HOWEVER, TO DATE (JANUARY 18, 2021) THERE IS NO ACTIVE RECALL ON THIS PARTICULAR PLATFORM. ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION I HAVE FOUND, KIA IS TO ANNOUNCE A RECALL (JANUARY 27, 2021) OF THIS SPECIFIC SERIES OF ENGINES AS WELL. CURRENTLY THE DEALER FROM WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED HAS NOT MADE ANY EFFORT TO FACILITATE THIS ENGINE PROBLEM. ONLY THE FACT THAT THE SERVICE DEPT HAS AGREED TO KEEP THE CAR UNTIL MORE RECALL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE HELP WITH INFORMATION OR CONTACT TO FACILITATE A SOLUTION TO THIS MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THIS CAR HAS BEEN EXTREMELY WELL KEPT WITH REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PRACTICES.

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND IT BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE, THE ENGINE INCREASINGLY BECAME LOUDER AND I LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. THERE WAS A LOT OF TRAFFIC AROUND ME AND MY 9 YEAR OLD SON WAS IN THE CAR. WE WERE SCARED. I BARELY GOT THE VEHICLE TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE WHERE OTHER CARS AND TRACTOR TRAILERS WERE PASSING US ONLY FEET AWAY FROM US. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE AT ALL AND THE ENGINE WAS IDLING ROUGHLY. I HAD THE CAR TOWED OFF OF THE HIGHWAY. FROM THE RESEARCH THAT I HAVE DONE OVER THE WEEKEND, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH MANY KIA FORTE EX OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME NIGHTMARE THAT I HAVE GONE THROUGH. THE ISSUES RECALL DOES NOT APPEAR TO INCLUDE THE EX MODEL WITH THE 2.0L ENGINE EVEN THOUGH SYMPTOMS ARE IDENTICAL IN EVERY INSTANCE. MY CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY SINCE IT WAS NEW AND ALWAYS MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS. ANY VEHICLE THAT LOSES THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE IN TRAFFIC SHOULD BE DEEMED UNSAFE AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD MAKE GOOD ON THEIR PRODUCT. MANY OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND BEING TOLD AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT COST WOULD BE THE OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY. HOWEVER, CERTAIN MODELS THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE ARE COVERED UNDER THE GOVERNMENT MANDATED SAFETY RECALL.

I HAVE A 2013 KIA FORTE WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON. I FOUND A RECALL ON 2011-2013 KIA FORTE FOR AIR BAG: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE WHERE IN AN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG CONTROL MAY SHORT CIRCUIT PREVENTING THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS FROM DEPLOYING. I LOOKED UP MY VIN # TO FIND OUT THAT IT WAS NOT ON THE LIST. IT WAS DIAGNOSED BY A KIA SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO BE THE DRIVER ANCHOR PRETENSIONER. MY QUESTION IS WHY MY FORTE IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST? MY REQUEST IS TO HAVE MY VEHICLE PLACE ON THE LIST SO WE CAN HAVE THIS ISSUE TAKEN CARE OF. THANK YOU, MARY DENISE BROWN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL NOISE APPEARED AS THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO HIS RESIDENCE WHERE THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FERGUSON KIA (1501 N ELM PLACE, BROKEN ARROW, OK 74012, (918) 258-1800) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROD BEARING FAILED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V750000 (ENGINE)AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 133,000.

ENGINE MAKING CLICKING SOUND. SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE THE OTHER ENGINE ISSUES KIA HAS RECALLED.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT NOTICED HER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, SHE STOPPED FOR FUEL AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SPUTTER AND SHAKE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MISFIRE SHORT IN THE WIRING. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED A BURNING ODOR WAS DETECTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V750000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the RPMs started to fall, and the vehicle began to stall. The vehicle failed to shift to the intended gear. The RPMs dropped to 0. The contact was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic and was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer denied the engine replacement despite the remedy stated that the engine would be replaced if deemed necessary. The dealer stated that the ECU update was needed prior to the engine failure. The manufacturer confirmed that the engine should be replaced and referred the contact back to the dealer for assistance. The dealer declined to replace the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the issues regarding the dealer. The manufacturer confirmed that the ECU needed to be updated first. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V750000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the dealer refused to complete the recall repair because additional repairs were needed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and determined that the vehicle should be repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

I SAW THAT KIA RECALLED THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL OF THIS CAR FOR FAULTY ENGINES WHICH MAY CATCH FIRE DUE TO ENGINE MALFUNCTION, ROD BEARING FAILURE AND FUEL LEAK BUT, ONLY FOR THE 2.4L ENGINE. WHEN TECHNICALLY SPEAKING THE 2.0L ENGINE WHICH IS NOT RECALLED IS NEARLY IDENTICAL BOTH INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY BESIDES CUBIC INCHES. IN FACT WHEN ORDERING PARTS FOR THE 2.0L ENGINE ON KIA'S SITES AND OEM PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, THE PART NUMBERS ARE THE SAME FOR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEMS, INTERNAL BEARINGS, THE ONLY VARIANCE IN MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN ARE THE CRANKSHAFTS, CAMSHAFTS AND OIL PUMPS DUE TO THE DIFFERENCE IN DISPLACEMENT. FURTHERMORE MY CAR RECENTLY BEGAN LEAKING FUEL FROM THE FUEL DELIVERY TUBE GOING FROM THE FUEL PUMP TO THE RAIL WHICH IS THE SAME PART NUMBER AS THAT ON THE 2.4 AND SAME DESIGN AND ROUTING. DUE TO THE CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE EXHAUST THE FUEL COULD HAVE IGNITED IF NOT CAUGHT JUST THE SAME AS THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2.4L WHICH PROMPTED THE RECALL. HOWEVER THE 2.0L OWNERS ARE NOT PROTECTED AND ARE AT THE SAME RISK.

I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ABOUT 8 YEARS NOW AND I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE REAR TAIL LIGHT/ BRAKE LIGHT BULBS CONTINUOUSLY BLOWING OUT. I HAVE TO REPLACE THEM ALMOST EVERY 1-2 MONTHS. WHEN REPLACING THEM, THEY ARE VERY HOT. NOT SURE IF THIS IS A WIRING ISSUE AMONG MANY OTHER FORTES AS I HAD READ UPON NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE.

THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD OF MY CAR AND I COULD SMELL SMOKE. WHEN I LIFTED THE HOOD, I COULD SEE SMOKE ARISING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. UNSURE WHY MY CAR HAD BEGUN SMOKING, I CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK TO COME GET MY CAR BECAUSE I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG AND IF IT WOULD CATCH FIRE. I HAD THE TOW COMPANY TAKE MY CAR TO A MECHANIC FOR HIM TO IDENTIFY WHY MY CAR WAS SMOKING. WHEN THE MECHANIC LOOKED AT MY CAR, IT WAS NO LONGER SMOKING. WHEN I GOT INTO MY CAR TO BEGIN DRIVING I CONTINUED TO HEAR THE KNOCKING NOISE UNDERNEATH MY HOOD. I WAS NOT ABLE TO GO THE FULL SPEED LIMIT AS THE NOISE GREW LOUDER, AND HAD TO DRIVE UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT. AS I BEGAN DRIVING, MY OIL LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN I STOPPED AT THE RED LIGHT, MY ENGINE AND BATTERY LIGHTS CAME ON. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I TRIED TO PROCEED, AND MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS COMPLETING STOPPED AND NON-OPERATIONAL. THIS SCARED ME BECAUSE IT WAS DARK, I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON ONE OF THE BUSIEST STREETS IN MY AREA, AND I HAD MY YOUNG SON IN THE CAR WITH ME. MY FATHER AND A POLICE OFFICER ARRIVED TO ASSIST ME WITH MOVING MY CAR OUT OF TRAFFIC. I HAD TO HAVE A TOW SERVICE COME GET MY CAR AND TAKE IT BACK TO THE MECHANIC. AFTER EXPLAINING TO THE MECHANIC WHAT HAPPENED AND HIM REVIEWING THE CAR TO DETERMINE WHY IT HAD ABRUTLY SHUT OFF, I WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE HAD LOCKED UP. I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO MY HOME BECAUSE IT WAS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL.

MY ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON , NOW IT'S SAYING THAT IT'S SOMETHING DIFFERENT EVERY TIME . STARTED MY CAR UP THE NEXT DAY THEN THE LIGHT WILL GO OUT . SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT . MY BRAKES ARE ACTING WEIRD , AND TIRE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON .

I HAVE OWNED MY VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 YEARS. SINCE 2017, I HAVE STARTED HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE DRIVER'S BRAKE LIGHT BURNING OUT. AT THE FIRST SIGN OF TROUBLE AND MULTIPLE REPLACEMENTS WITHIN A 4 MONTH PERIOD, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE ENTIRE TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE REPLACEMENT SERVICE WAS COMPLETED AND THE ISSUE WAS FINE FOR ABOUT 1 YEAR. IN 2018, I BEGAN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT AGAIN FOR THE LEFT AND RIGHT. IT STARTED WITH NEEDING TO REPLACE THE LIGHTS EVERY QUARTER. NOW, I REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHTS AT LEAST EVERY 1-4 WEEKS. THE LIGHT EITHER HAS BECOME SO HOT AND BLOWN OUT, OR WHEN I HIT A SLIGHT BUMP IN THE ROAD -- THE LIGHT DISLODGES. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAVE SURMISED THAT THE ISSUE IS NOT RELATED TO ELECTRICAL WIRING, BUT THEY BELIEVE THE SOCKET IS NOT HOLDING THE BULB SNUGLY TO RETAIN LIGHTING. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE INABILITY FOR OTHER DRIVERS TO KNOW THAT I AM BRAKING. THERE WAS ONE INSTANCE THAT BOTH BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT AT NIGHT. AS A RESULT, I CARRY A SPARE PACKET OF TAILLIGHT BULBS IN MY VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. I INTEND TO RETURN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 10/15/2020 TO REQUEST ANOTHER REPAIR TO THE LIGHT AND TO PURCHASE A NEW TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY. I HAVE TAKEN CARE OF THE VEHICLE ENSURING SERVICE IS COMPLETED IN A TIMELY FASHION. THIS HAS BEEN THE ONLY NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE WITH THE VEHICLE, BUT IT IS A CRUCIAL ISSUE AS IT PUTS MY LIFE AND OTHERS' LIVES IN DANGER. THIS IS NOT A NEW ISSUE WITH THE 2013-2014 KIA FORTE. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE IN FORUMS. YET, THERE IS NO RECALL.

COMING HOME ON SEPTEMBER 25TH 2020 AT 1AM ON NJ TURNPIKE CAR STARTED TO TAP VERY LOUDLY AND LOST POWER AT 65 MPH. CAR HAS 83,659 MILES. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER ON SEPTEMBER 29TH ,2020 DEALER NOTIFIED US ON OCTOBER 1ST THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY RECALL. BOUGHT THE CAR WITH 21,530 AND WAS TOLD WE HAD THE FULL FACTORY WARRANTY. CAR HAS FULL SERVICE RECORDS, VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND STILL LOOKS NEW. KIA CONSUMER AFFAIRS HAS ESCALATED THIS CLAIM TWICE AND STILL REFUSES TO FIX. THEY KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND STILL WILL NOT HONOR THE REPAIR. WE ALSO OWN AN 2013 OPTIMA THAT HAD SAME PROBLEM AT 90,000 AND THEY FIXED IT RIGHT AWAY. CAR IS STILL SITTING AT DEALER FOR 83 DAYS NOW AND THEY ARE STARTING TO GET AGGRAVATED

KIA FORTE TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH SHUT OFF ON A BUSY MOUNTAIN PASS. IT WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP AND FOUND TO HAVE A SEIZED MOTOR RELATED TO CRANK BEARING FAILURE. THERE WERE 3 CHILDREN IN THE CAR AS THE TIME OF MOTOR FAILURE

ENGINE HAS A KNOCKING NOISE

MY LOCAL KIA DEALER HAS INFORMED ME THAT THE ENGINE KNOCKING NOISE IN MY CAR IS A ROD BEARING OR WRIST PIN FAILURE. THIS IS THE 2.4 LITER ENGINE THAT HAS HAD RECALL ISSUES IN OTHER MODELS. THE DEALER HAS QUOTED $7,000 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. KIA MOTORS HAS REFUSED TO COVER THE ENGINE SINCE I AM THE SECOND OWNER. THESE ENGINES HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF EARLY FAILURE. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR NOW BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHEN THE ENGINE WILL FAIL. POSSIBLY AT THE WORST POSSIBLE TIME. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED, SO IT IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. KIA MOTORS NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL THE ENGINES OF THIS TYPE. CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AT 85,000 MILES IS UNACCEPTABLE IN MODERN CARS.

AT ABOUT 80000 MILES I NOTICED A RATTLING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE OF THE CAR, A SIMILAR ISSUE OTHERS ARE MENTIONING HERE. I THINK WE NEED A RECALL ON THE ENGINE OR AT LEAST WHATEVER PART IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM.

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A SINGLE LANE HIGHWAY, AND HEARD FAINT TICKING/KNOCKING SOUNDS FROM THE ENGINE. THE HIGHWAY SPEED WAS 65MPH. AFTER A COUPLE MINUTES, THE FAINT TICKS GREW INTO HARD KNOCKS AND HARSH RATTLES AS I CLEARED THE TOP OF A HILL. I ENDED UP COASTING TO THE SHOULDER BECAUSE MY ENGINE ABRUPTLY LOST POWER AND TRIED STALLING. SINCE I KNEW MY BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATED WITH VACUUM ASSIST, I TAPPED THE GAS PEDAL TO KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING AND HAD TO DOUBLE FOOT THE PEDALS TO BRAKE AND KEEP THE ENGINE FROM STALLING. AFTER I STOPPED ON THE SHOULDER, THE ENGINE FINALLY DIED WHILE RATTLING EVEN HARDER. I TRIED STARTING THE ENGINE AGAIN, AND IT DID START, STILL RATTLING AND KNOCKING, SO I SHUT IT OFF. THE ENGINE HADN'T YET SEIZED UP. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM, PER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY (NON-KIA DEALER). THEY WERE HAPPY TO HELP, BUT RECOMMENDED TALKING TO KIA AS A FIRST STEP. I DID SO, AND THEY DID OFFER TO TOW MY CAR TO THEIR OWN DEALERSHIP, NO CHARGE TO ME, SO THEY COULD INSPECT THE DAMAGE. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD SEE WHAT COULD BE DONE ABOUT POTENTIALLY GETTING KIA MOTORS TO REPLACE THE ENGINE IF NEEDED, ON THEM, FREE TO ME. THIS DEALERSHIP IS ONE OF TWO IN MY CITY, AND THEY ARE THE NICER OF THE TWO IN TERMS OF CUSTOMER RELATIONS. I HAVE DEALT WITH EACH DEALER FOR VARIOUS REASONS OVER THE YEARS, AND THAT HAS BEEN MY CONSENSUS. I WILL BE WAITING TO SEE WHAT COMES OF THIS ISSUE, BUT THESE CARS THAT CAME WITH THE 2.4 ENGINE NEED TO BE ADDED TO HYUNDAI/KIA'S 2.4 ENGINE RECALL INSTEAD OF IGNORED.

2014 KIA FORTE WITH 'TICKING' SOUND WHEN IDLING. DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED BY A MECHANIC AS 'PISTON SLAP'. WAS TOLD TO IMMEDIATELY STOP DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE ENGINE WOULD SOON FAIL AT ANY TIME.

BOUGHT KIA 2013 KIA FORTE EX. AT 53,000 ENGINE SEIZED UP. KIA IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE WARRANTY. MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY AND I CANNOT PRODUCE MAINTENANCE RECORDS AS I LOST EVERYTHING TO MY NAME AT HIS PASSING. EVEN THOUGH KIA KNOWS THIS IS A ISSUE WITH THEIR CARS THEY ARE REFUSING TO FIX MY CAR. I HAVE 4 OPEN RECALLS THEY REFUSE TO FIX TOO. KIA SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO OPERATE IN AMERICA. HUNDRED OF THOUSAND COMPLAINTS AND LAWSUIT YET THEY STILL REFUSE TO HONOR WARRANTY. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED AS LOCAL GARAGE WAS TESTING DRIVING AFTER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. YES GARAGE IS CERTIFIED TO WORK ON KIA.

ENGINE FROZE UP AT 59,000.00 CAR IS UNDER WARRANTY AND KIA IS REFUSING TO FIX CAR. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND KIA HAS ALREADY SUED AND FINED BY THE GOVERNMENT BUT FOTRES WERE NOT RECALLED. I AM A WIDOW WHO LIVES AT POVERTY LEVEL AND DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX THIS. I HAVE 4 OPEN RECALLS THEY ARE ALSO REFUSING TO FIX. I CANNOT PRODUCE MAINTENANCE RECORDS BECAUSE WHEN MY HUSBAND DIED I WAS ACTUALLY HOMELESS. KIA SAID TO BAD.