Engine Failure Problems of Kia Motor Forte

Constituent has experienced a total engine failure with their 2013 kia Forte and would like to know hy their vehicle is not included in the kia engine safety recall.

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The engine failed during evening rush hour traffic, the car stalled in traffic and would not cut back on. Vehicle had to be pushed out of the road and towed home. Previously the engine light did appear on in the car but a recent oil change was done on the car which caused the light to go away. Vehicle was driven from the shop after oil change was done and car stalled once on the way home. I did a google search for recalls and found out there was a recall on the car (recall no. 21v260000)car was taken to kia dealership a day or 2 later and a diagnostics was done on the vehicle by the kia dealership. The kia dealership informed me that there was metal shavings in the engine of the car. They refused to fix the car despite me showing them the recall number the kia dealership said they can fix it for $7600 or I can get another car and put down between $5000-6000. They also said being that my car wasn't apart of the recall there was nothing they can do even though my car was showing signs that was stated in the recall. The car is currently parked in my backyard and currently not driveable.

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Driving the car smelled a gas smell, then later a burning smell, then the car stalled, cranked it again it stalled again. Was smoking under the hood. Had just had this car oil change and multipoint inspection they stated the car was fine. Today they tell me it's engine failure. We were driving when the car stalled.

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The 2014 kia Forte ex has always had oil changes on time at about every 3000 miles. The car has always been operated in a respectful manner as much money was spent buying the car. Never had any problems with the car until recently started to vibrate excessively at idle, then started to make a nocking noise in the engine especially under load. We do not know if the car is safe to drive. I am waiting on a knock sensor software update recall letter. This lets us know kia dealerships have the ability to perform this part of recall as they are unable to do this as of 02/03/2021. I sure hope we can get this quality and safety problem resolved. The car has only 70060 miles on it. Engine failure should not occur this early on. I have never experienced any type of major engine failures with a car with this low of miles on it. Very likely a machining or engineering defect. Recall sc200. Took to dealership today said there is nothing they can do yet so to speak. They said it passed the part of inspection they are able to do so far. Kia headquarters in CA said nothing can do yet. We agreed wait to get software update. Meanwhile we have a car that we are afraid to drive, makes loud nocking noise. Recall sc200.

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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.

I was driving at about 50 mph and rpms were jumping to 5&6 for no reason. The engine started knocking, so I pulled over & the engine shut off. Mechanic says engine failure due to a broken rod on cylinder 3.

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.

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Sudden engine failure while driving.

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I already filed a complaint on this previously, however in 2020 my engine failed stop working. And I was unable to drive it or fix it. I lost my job, I had to get a rental car. The car lost speed while driving and would not go anymore. .

My foster daughter bought a 2015 kia Forte 5 months ago. The car was fully serviced at the time she bought the car. The engine simply failed on the freeway on Dec 8th. Other cars were zipping by and one car even side swiped her. . . It was scary and very dangerous. My mechanic reported engine failure for unknown reasons. I called kia customers service and they said I needed to have the car towed to a kia dealer for a diagnosis. $300 later, the kia mechanic reported the same problem and that it would cost $10,000 to get fixed. Kia offered us $500 towards the repair. Thousands of other kia engines have been recalled. Please hold kia responsible before someone gets hurt!.

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Engine failed without any warning lights and had a strong burning odor,after researching gdi engine in this model and other kia models the problems were simular except for recall on the Forte model.

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.

While driving my vehicle loses power while going above 65 mph and shutters when losing power. It also burns 1/2 quart of oil per week while driving or in use. Also when refilling oil there is a white substance on the dipstick when checking the oil levels. When it loses power while in motion the electronics dim or flicker. This have been on going for about 3 weeks now. This is an apparent engine failure like other Forte's.

Engine light came on took it to kia they did a tune up and fuel flush car sounded terrible. Told me they couldn't diagnose the problem unless the engine light came on again. I took it back because the sound was worse 3 weeks later. They said I needed a new engine $7702 or they could check the engine for $2000 and replace it if needed the price would be $7702 plus tax. I do not understand why it sounded worse after the tune up or why they did not identify the problem before the tune. They said it was internal engine failure.

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.

My motor slung a rod without reason at 90k miles. I have the same 2. 4 liter motor in my kia Forte as the motors previously recalled in the optimas. The just found that this engine failure is happening in the 1. 6 liter souls as well yet they refuse to fix my car because the car itself isn't listed under the recall. Please help! I was driving about 50 mph down the hwy when all of a sudden I heard a loud "thunk" and a light tapping from the engine. No dash lights ever came on, the car never ran hot, and I had plenty of oil but just to be safe I pulled over anyways. I had a mechanic come meet me on the side of the road to take a look at it to be sre it was ok to drive and when he jacked the car up oil came pouring out and he could see a visible 4 inch hole in the block where a rod had seemingly slung without reason. I took it up to kia to get it replaced as the motor was under recall and not only did they not replace it because they said it was a "different model # of the 2. 4 liter motor" but they also charged me $125 bucks just to look at it and tell me they weren't going to fix it.

My kia Forte koup 2013 sx has engine failure with no notice. My son was driving 73mph on the interstate and almost lost his life trying to get the car to the side of the road. The car would not turn over after said failure. My car has 92k miles and I am the second owner. I have had all maintenance done at kia on time and as recommended. Dealer tells me that connecting rod pierced a whole in my engine block and want $4800. 00 + tax to install a used engine with 76k miles on it. I am guessing that is kia is now doing a 200k warrenty as their products are junk.

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.

Electrical issues have happened countless times. Such as turning on the blinker makes all lights go out in car then turn back on as well as replacing the brake lights on multiple occasions. Engine: should be recalled because it shakes and vibrations often times. The same way the kia optima engine theta ll engine had to be recalled due to engine failure this engine has similar issues and it overall isn't the best car with a passenger safety rating of just 2 or 3 stars. Kia needs to look into this issue with the engine and electrical components and recall them because they are unsafe. My engine should not vibrate the entire vehicle to the point where I'm vibrating obnoxiously. Also the electrical hazards are unreal especially if I have to replace brake lights multiple times. Kia. Look into this and fix it. These things happen whether the car is moving or not.

We bought this 2013 kia Forte koup in October 2014. It had 29,000 miles on it. We had it serviced regularly and on schedule. My daughter was driving home from college on December 19, 2017 and her car started smoking, shaking and lost all power while driving 70 mph. The car had 73,405 miles on it. After having the vehicle towed at my expense back to our dealership in lufkin, TX, I researched what she described and it was identical to the engine failures experienced by the kia optimas and sorentos that were recalled. After consultation with the service department it was decided the best course of action would be to replace the block. According to kia it would take a couple of weeks to get the block in. We chose to send her back to school in our personal family vehicle. 2 weeks turned into 5 months. The kia service manager upon beginning repair in may 2018, said the engine experienced a manufacture's defect full catastrophic failure similar to the optimas and sorentos even though the Forte was not recalled. Because of the severity of the failure multiple engine components had to be replaced besides the block. Total invoice: labor $2464 parts $7435. 34 tax $613. 42. Total cost $9762. 76 nada value of car $9600. Kia consumer service response: initial offer $1500, final offer $2461. 70 (price of the reman engine). Not to mention loss of use for 5 months. Kia service manager said the engine did not show any sign of user neglect and that the failure of the engine was 100% manufacture defect.

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.