Engine Belts And Pulleys Problems of Kia Motor Forte

Purchased my kia Forte 2. 4l hatchback used 5 years ago with 42,000 miles on it. I have had no problems with the car and have changed to oil at the recommended intervals and participated in the manufacturer recommended maintenance at certified kia dealers only. In between oil changes, oil level never decreased so there were no leaks. I was driving home on a 3-hour trip when the engine started to develop a rattling noise. I pulled over to check the fluids and exposed belt and no issues. The rattling grew more noticeable from a rattling to a grinding noise (60-70 mph) and then the malfunction indicator light came on. Within minutes the engine completely shut off, power lost and speed decreasing without a way to accelerate. I was on a busy virginia highway and was able to pull onto the shoulder. Towed to certified kia dealer who stated that once they opened the oil pan, chunks of metal came out and there were gaping holes in engine block. Clearly this engine is facing the same terrible fate of the other engines recalled by kia; why wont they admit and recall the kia engines? as second owner, car is no longer covered under warranty.

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Kia fire: I was driving about 20 miles and was stopped at a stop light at a major intersection when the car started to make a knocking sound and then stalled out. I tried to restart the car, which restarted, then immediately stalled out again. Traffic behind me got out of their cars to tell me the car was on fire, but I couldn't see it because it was underneath the hood and smoke was coming from the bottom of the car. 2 other drivers got myself and my daughter out of the car, while another driver used a rag to open the hood and spray the engine block with an extinguisher. My daughter and I didn't sustain any injuries, but did inhale some smoke. The car was inoperable at this point and had to be towed while we waited on a ride. The car was towed to the kia dealership where they took the engine apart to try to investigate the issue. They were unsure what caused the fire, but the wiring harness seemed to be melted, along with other belts in the engine bay. I had to file this as a claim under insurance, the total damages were above $4500 and my car was out of commission for 3 months.

On 7/23/2016(milage 108000) I was driving my 2012 kia Forte sx koup to work traveling 70 mph on the highway. 2 miles from work I began to hear a loud knocking sound . Arriving at work I did a quick engine inspection but could not find anything visually wrong (leaks, smoke, loose parts) later that morning I returned to my car to test the engine and could hear the same noise. I decided it would be best to have it towed to a mechanic. Vehicle was not inspected until 07/25/16. Mechanic said the engine needed to be replaced after discovering a bad rod. Mechanic also contacted kia to see if by chance they would offer and extended warranty, but kia would not repair engine since it had passed the 100000 mile warranty. (just 8000 miles over warranty !!!!!!) my wife and I decided to bite the bullet and have the engine repaired. $4300 and one week later my vehicle was returned to me. I now see all of these news stories about kia catching fire and other horror stories on the NHTSA website about the same experience others have gone through . I am even more outraged that it could still happen to me and the fact that there is a current recall for the airbags and seat belts but not the engine!!!!!!!!!!! please do something!!!!!!.

Recall issue on that pertains the fan belt.

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