Engine Failure problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Forte

Engine failure at 71,000 miles. Zero prior issues. Not covered by kia due to transfer of ownership and the lack of warranty beyond 60k.

Kia,Hyundai theta 2. 4 engine failure, under 100k miles. I have a 2012 kia Forte hatch sx with the 2. 4 engine. I purchased it from sunset kia of auburn valley wa with 66,000 miles not quite 3 years ago. In that time I've put about 30k miles on the car. I've had the oil changed regularly, and it has never been low. Last week, on August 11, 2019, while driving to work the engine seized on the highway. I lost power steering and brake assist. I was able to pull off the road without causing an accident, but only because of the time of day. Had it happened during heavier traffic a significant accident could have occurred. From online research it appears that this is a common problem for this car and others that that use the same theta ii engine. This car/engine should be recalled.

I was on my way home one afternoon driving on a 2 lane highway in a rural area a speed limit of 55mph, that's the posted speed. I didn't have anything going that would prevent from hearing the noise im about to hear!! it was like car was now carrying huge weight and very;little power. I tried to pull off the side and then cars oil light came on and then it stalled, I put it in neutral position attempting to start car, car did start but only to make a loud knocking from hood area, I popped hood and checked oil and other fluids,everything seemed fine with fluids but engine has a horrid knocking, car didn't want to stay at idle so I called for a tow, then taken to local auto repair, they called after their investigation stating the "camshaft timing was bad and by looking at different things they felt a new engine was only option as the bearing was now bad, informed me that upon looking for an engine it appeared a new engine around 6000 dollars was only one available . I called my auto ins comp to explain and see if I had enough coverage for the repair, to be told that they(ins com) wasn't liable for the engine I did call a few other repair places and was told same thing (3 total)so I again towed car to home and haven't attempted to drive. I spoke to dealership to be told my car wasn't in previous recall but stated they had a slew call and report engine failure and he voted the Forte be in the standing recall or place a recall for the kia Forte and sudden engine failure. . Zero trouble with the car and would like to get repaired so I can have transportation again. Bought new from dealership I love car but this problem needsa prompt and thorough investigation on my 2012 kia Forte, ive been told it has exact same engine as the cars in the standing recalls, when my engine blowd and forced me off road was very scary and dangerous.

This engine has always had loud valves. Dealer says nothing to worry about when we bought it in 2012. At 121,000 miles, the engine has suddenly developed a solid knocking from deep within the engine - much like the same conditions that resulted in the optima, sportage, and sorrento engines being recalled. Kia claims there is no issue with Forte engines yet they exhibit the same knocking that ends with catastrophic engine failure due to premature bearing wear. When cold, my 2. 0l gas engine clatters more than a diesel truck. Is it possible they are resisting adding the Forte due to the sheer number of those vehicles sold? dealer wants $109 per hour for diagnostics with no cap on hours spent. On the kia forum I follow, there are people who have waited 3 months for a replacement engine. I'm not looking forward to spending more for a replacement engine than the vehicle is worth. Up until now, this has been a great vehicle. Solid, reliable, one I would jump into and drive 1200 miles on a trip without hesitation. We averaged 38 mpg making trips from NY to FL and back. Now I'm scared to even move it in the driveway. It's just sad that kia appears to have dropped the ball like this.

2012 kia Forte koup driving on a 45mph road when without warning engine seized causing dangerous situation attempting to pull car to side without power. Took vehicle to delearship for warranty service as car was still under warranty was denied warranty service for ludicrous refusal to accept maintenance records because I scanned the originals and would not hand over the originals. Vehicle was in perfect running order and I provided video evidence showing kia video I happened to have shot just a few weeks before the engine failed demonstrating car was running perfect without any shakes, rumbles,odd noises and absolutely no "service engine" or other warning lights. Kia took 2 months to even give me a preliminary decision that would not cover the repairs with no offer to assist with a loaner car or rental or any other assistance. Opened engine up to find metal shavings and other remnants from manufacture floating around in oil pan. Upon investigating a little further discovered that kia needs to held accountable not only for the gdi theta engines that have been recalled under sc147 but also the mpi model engines like I have in my car. In the recall kia claims metal shavings from manufacture of the crankshafts on the gdi engines caused the issues. . . . . . . However, the exact same crankshaft down to the part numbers are 100% identical. Please I implore you to hold kia accountable not only for the gdi engines but also the mpi as well. They both use the exact same part kia claims had issues and kia continues to lie and not honor their warranty.

Back in 2018 my engine caught fire as I was driving down the highway. I had to get my car towed to a shop and they said that my engine needed to be replaced. I've had kept regular routine maintenance with the vehicle. Upon further research the 2012 Forte uses Hyundai and kia's �theta ii� engine. The theta ii engines could have catastrophic failure due to a manufacturing process issue. Sure enough I did indeed have engine failure and had to pay an arm and a leg to replace my engine. Now I fear that this second engine will follow suit. Only some models fell under the recall but kia really needs to consider the 2012 Forte models and any other model that falls in range. Definitely a safety issue and kia needs to be responsible! I had to call emergency services to respond to make sure the fire went out.

At 70,000 miles the engine started knocking at cold start up and continuing to get worse. Oil has been changed every 5,000 to 7,000 as kia recommends. I have contacted kia about this issue and they said my engine is not a recall. I read NHTSA is leading the kia recall but not sure if that's actual fact or not. What I hope for is that more investigation goes into the regular 2. 0 engine that's in my car. I read kia has a 2. 0 turbo recall and don't understand what the turbo part is about since it's an external part of the engine. I have all maintenance records of oil changes until I purchased the car in the 43,000 miles range from my original lease. I then recorded every oil change done but don't have the receipts. I do all my own work now because I don't trust kia and if one tries to call them it's impossible to talk to anyone. I'm actually not sure how much longer my car will run but I'm not willing to trade it in and send this issue onto someone else like kia is doing to it's customers. I'm not exactly sure what will happen if the engine fails when I'm driving it but I now have it documented. At some point I'll have to replace the engine and really don't feel I should be responsible since I have followed kia's maintenance requirements. I'm not sure if NHTSA can help my issue but I don't know who to turn to. I thank you for your time and hope you all have a wonderful day sincerely james b macdonald.