Complaint 2073000
2021 KIA FORTE • ENGINE • incident Mar 1, 2025
Complaint Summary
ENGINE
Owner Narrative
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, I took my 2021 Kia Forte LXS for a routine oil change. I had NO PRIOR issues, warning lights or anything with my vehicle. The oil change was performed. I then drove my vehicle less than 20 miles, the vehicle would then not accelerate and started to bog down. I was able to get my vehicle off the major I-4 interstate, however eventually the vehicle then shut down. The vehicle now will still start however is making this terrible clicking noise. I have had video of the engine running looked at by several mechanics who states the engine is blown. I have contacted Kia who clearly has known engine issues on several of their Fortes however Kia continues to state since mine is not currently on recall, they are not taking responsibility. Kia know they have several recalls due to engine issues. I cannot get a mechanic to work on my vehicle due to the recalls as mechanics only want to put in brand new engines due to Kia engine recalls. A new engine will cost upwards of $10,000. Again, Kia knows and had several recalls with engine issues
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