general problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Forte

This complaint it about Kia Motors. My motor sent a rod through the block due to a recall. However, I called a week before because of rod knock that started on 05/22/21(blew 05/27/21) , I was told parts were ordered. A week after I was told that the engine blew. I towed it to a dealership (05/28/21) its been an additonal 2 and a half weeks with no update as to when itll be repaired, no loaner offered. Ive already lost one job because of kia's lack of quality control. This engine failure is common and I believe common enough to not have to wait this long for work to be done.

I have had an engine knock for about a year and a half now and have seen all the recalls for same engines in other vehicles. My car engine has not been recalled as of yet it appears. We have the same theta 2 engines that have already been recalled.

March of 2020 we bagan noticing a knocking noise coming from the motor upon cold starts which increases as the idle speed increases. Also makes the same knocking noise while engine is at running temperature. Upon further investigation it has been determined to be a connector rod or connector rod bearing issue. This is a known defect of the theta ii motor. Also around the same time the vehicle had the same problem as recall sc158 brake pedal stopper pad. We were informed that it was not a safety issue and had to pay out of pocket for the repair expense. The vehicle came out of park with engine off and keys not in ignition, almost causing collision when car rolled into street. Again, kia stated that was not a safety issue.

Car having knocking, pinging noise under the hood when you turn the key and start the car. Now, if you keep on driving, the engine will stall and there is a risk of an accident. Soon will lock. My car started with a knocking sound in engine. Then light came up and the car started losing speed in middle of high way. The Forte has the same issue than those subject of a recall. Three strangers brought the noise to me in three different occasions: 2 people sat work and one while parked at the street before I experienced that issue. I went online and many have the same issue. My car dealer told me that the only way it can be fixed was to buy a new engine. The mileage on it is just 77,000 .

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Forte. The contact stated that the engine was emitting a sound like that of a diesel engine. The contact stated that the engine was revving at high speeds. The contact stated that there was a loud clunking sound while starting the vehicle. Several unknown dealers were contacted were contacted and the contact was informed that the issue was common with similar vehicles. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that there was a known issue with the crank bearing however, there was no recall on the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

I am the original owner of a 2012 kia Forte koup sx with the 2. 4 liter theta ii engine that is being recalled on a limited basis by kia under NHTSA sc147. A week while merging with faster traffic my engine died forcing me into a very dangerous situation trying to cross several lanes of much faster moving traffic with a dead engine. I came to a stop in the center lane and had several very close calls before other vehicles had to swerve at the last second to avoid hitting me. Much like the countless other examples of vehicles equipped with the theta ii engine seizing or spinning rod bearings my engine seized solid even though I meticously followed the prescribed maintenance intervals kia suggests. After doing a little research I was dismayed to see how wide spread this issue is and cannot fathom why kia is permitted to only recall some vehicles with this same engine and not others. I very strenuously urge the NHTSA to expand upon recall sc147 to include all vehicles with this engine before other injuries or deaths occur as I could have very easily sustained. There should be no excuse and no defending of kia's position that this engine only fails due to manufacturing flaws on some models and not others models when they both use the same engine when all one must do is to do a quick google search to see countless examples of american consumers being left without assistance to face the manufacturer to get these issues resolved. It is yet to be seen if kia appropriately make all necessary repairs to my vehicle either under the 10 year/100,000 mile limited warranty (my vehicle is 6 years old with 80,000 miles) or under recall sc147; however, based upon what I repeatedly am finding, kia will try denying repairs, demanding all maintenance receipts and generally making it as difficult as possible for consumers to get warranty work done.

When driving on freeway at flow of traffic motor shuts down at high speed and on the highways.