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Engine has started making ticking/clicking sound that appears to be common in Kia's. Vehicle has been well maintained, regular oil changes, etc. It seems other Kia's with the same engine, and seemingly same problem, have been recalled. A quick google search shows that the ticking issue is very common with kia's. Hopefully this can be added to a recall. Thank you.
I was driving to work on the freeway on Saturday, while driving my oil light came on one second later the engine stopped working and all lights came on including he engine light. I pulled over turned it off and on and it would not start. A transmission shop and Kia dealership did a diagnostic and said the engine ceased. Something in the engine failed knocking down an d the part failed
My engine which is the 2.0 liter has the same tapping noise from the engine that the other Kia Fortes had and I don-€™t get a recall. The engine has gone to crap and I-€™m still paying on it from a dealership. How does it not have a recall like the others when it-€™s doing the same thing. My dealership said it-€™s a common problem with these years and engines and now my engine is on its last leg. It-€™s going to leave me stranded or get me hurt by blowing up unless someone does something about these tapping/knocking engines!!! It has did it for 3 years that I-€™ve owned it but now it-€™s really bad to the point it-€™s serious metal on metal. Also this vehicle has been well maintained and I have all my service records and receipts to frequent oil changes etc etc
We have not been able to get this vehicle to pass emissions, ive taken it to multiple kia locations and no one has been able to help. The engine light has been on and theyve changed the sensor as thats what repair shop suggested it may be, but still nothing. Then just out of the blue its stopped working. I took it to a smaller shop as i no longer trusted the kia dealership and the guy told me it was a recall as this is not an old car and it needed engine work. I contacted kia and they said yes there was an important sfety recall that we should of received a letter, suggested to call 18003334542 for a tow, but i have spoken to 6 people who i cant understand and have been able to get a tow to a kia dealership
Engine Knock, Engine failure and replacement. The car had to be towed to the dealer and they would not cover the repair because we were the second owner. We purchased the car with 67k miles on it and the engine failed 6 months after purchase.
- Bristow, VA, USA
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The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V750000 (Engine). The contact stated that while driving at 50 - 55 mph, noises were heard and smoke came from the front and rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer replaced the engine and fuel pump. However, while the dealer was test driving the vehicle, abnormal noises were heard. The dealer informed the contact that they would contact the manufacturer to replace the engine. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,917.
The contact owned a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The contact parked the vehicle and saw smoke entering the cabin of the vehicle through the vents. The contact exited the vehicle before the vehicle caught on fire. There was no injury sustained. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. A police report was not filed. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The contact called local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V750000 (Engine). The failure mileage was approximately 85,400.
My 2013 Kia Forte koup was parked as I ran into the store, I came out to my car on fire and it is not repairable. It was all from behind the dashboard the electrical I believe as my steering wheel and everything was on fire. I have a 10yr warranty on my car, I received an urgent recall a few days after my car fire in regards to possible engine compartment fire and something else. I contacted the dealership who I purchased my car from but they said we do not deal with that you must contact Kia consumer assistance so I did the very next day. I spoke with ryan and he gave me a case number stated not to worry they will get me in a car and have my car inspected and see what they can do for me. I heard from him twice then nothing for two weeks their systems were down, I have called and emailed so many times with no call back or email back. I demanded to speak with a supervisor because 3 weeks and nothing has been done I did not have a replacement car or rental and my rental through my insurance company would only be for 30 days. The manager was jeff stroup who was not helpful and a little shady also laughed at me because I was upset I had no car no answers no results. He said it takes a while to have vehicle inspected and then another month for the results, but yet I am at their mercy being I have no car and I have a warranty. He was rude and not helpful at all. He asked me to send him the bill for the rental car I had to pay out of pocket, I did and have not heard from him. I have called many times and they do not give you anyones direct number or email. It is about 2 months since my car fire and no phone calls no inspection of my car and absolutely no help from Kia! I do not understand how they give horrible customer service and fail to assist someone who spent a lot of money on their car and has a warranty. I currently have no vehicle but a warranty that does nothing
Took car to get washed. Drove home East to West. Car in motion slowed U.w. bay drive 40 miles, 30, 20. Car stationary 1 hour or more. Police jump. Didn't turn
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact noticed her check engine light was illuminated while driving at 50 mph, she stopped for fuel and the check engine light went off. The contact stated the vehicle would sputter and shake while the vehicle was in park. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a misfire short in the wiring. The contact stated while parked a burning odor was detected. The vehicle had not been repaired. The local dealer was not informed of the failure. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Loud ticking or knocking sound coming from engine. Sounds exactly the same as other engines that were replaced because of 'rod knock'. this same engine was recalled on many other models so why not on the 2013 Kia Forte?
Several recalls have been issued for the theta II engine. I own a 2013 Kia Forte koup ex which is equipped with the 2.0L mpi engine. The 2.4L engine of the same type was recalled just a few weeks ago. The only difference between these two engines is the size. They are not fundamentally different other than a few tweaks to account for the extra volume. Likely this means the same manufacturing processes were used for both engines. It would be incredibly inefficient to create new manufacturing processes for each of these engines. Therefore, if there was a major manufacturing error in the 2.4L production (say metal shavings that block oil access to the rod bearings causing critical wear and damage), then that error probably occurred in the 2.0L manufacturing. I want to know why the 2.0L mpi engine has not been recalled. The 2.0L mpi engine on my Kia Forte koup ex has begun to knock. By the sound, the rod bearing has probably worn through and the life of my car and my own safety are at a high risk. I cannot afford a new engine or a new car right now just because Kia screwed up. Please look into this issue. Just because not as many people have cars with the theta II 2.0L mpi engine doesn't mean our safety and our life savings can be thrown out the window.
Was told by the dealer my car is not on the recall list for 20V750000, but was told I need an engine replacement due to rod bearings and pistons. Vehicle makes knocking noises. Vehicle has been well kept and has only 45,000 miles on it. I was told a new engine would cost $5,600. My car is only worth $5,600. Please add this VIN to the recall list, I cannot afford a new engine. And the engine has the same problems as the other theta II engines being recalled. I am afraid it will catch fire as others have, but I cannot afford to replace
2013 Kia Forte sedan, 2.4L theta II, my mpi engine approx. 98K miles (Dec 18 2020), light ticking was observed while driving as usual. This ticking quickly escalated (Dec 21, 2020) to the point of stopping the car and not driving any further. The car was towed to an ase shop to look into the issue (Dec 25, 2020). Within a few days (Dec 28 - Jan 31) it was diagnosed as internal engine damage having metal in the oil and filter. Based on my research, I have found other complaints, forums and related recalls pointing to the fact that this is a common problem. However, to date (January 18, 2021) there is no active recall on this particular platform. According to the information I have found, Kia is to announce a recall (January 27, 2021) of this specific series of engines as well. Currently the dealer from where the car was purchased has not made any effort to facilitate this engine problem. Only the fact that the service dept has agreed to keep the car until more recall information is available. Please help with information or contact to facilitate a solution to this manufacturer defect. This car has been extremely well kept with regular oil changes and routine maintenance practices.
I have a rattling noise at 45000 miles and I was told by taylor Kia after diagnostics that an engine replacement is needed. Kia has a defective engine as shown on many forums and this model needs to be recalled.
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise appeared as the engine warning light illuminated. The contact managed to drive the vehicle back to his residence where the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to ferguson Kia (1501 N elm place, broken arrow, ok 74012, (918) 258-1800) where it was diagnosed that the rod bearing failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 20V750000 (engine)as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.
Driving on interstate I-70 md at 65mph when I heard a ticking sound and I wasnt getting any power. Car was struggling to move when all the sudden bang!!!! smoke, plastic and metal went flying everywhere from the engine bay, ricocheting off the asphalt towards the sides of my vehicle and other cars trailing behind me. Cars swerved to avoid the debris from hitting their vehicles. Power steering went out and I struggled to move the car over to the shoulder across another lane. I couldve easily been killed had a driver not been paying attention or looking at their phone crossing lanes as the vehicle quickly was coming to a stop, inable to move. I somehow safely got to the shoulder and got the car towed at my expense to the mechanic. Catastrophic engine failure. Rod snapped and blew a 2 inch hole through the engine block and car lit on fire briefly. Bought a new (used) theta II engine (the same engine recalled in hundreds of thousands other Kia and Hyundai) but not for the 2013 Kia koup with the same engine problem. $4800+ later, im still scared driving on the highway as I couldve easily been smashed that day by another vehicle. Kia needs to recall every single make year and model with the theta 2 engine. Have new (used) engine reciept and all documentation pertaining to the incident.
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 the vehicle at highway speed and it began to make a loud knocking noise, the engine increasingly became louder and I lost the ability to accelerate. There was a lot of traffic around me and my 9 year old son was in the car. We were scared. I barely got the vehicle to the breakdown lane where other cars and tractor trailers were passing us only feet away from us. The vehicle would not move at all and the engine was idling roughly. I had the car towed off of the highway. From the research that I have done over the weekend, it seems as though many Kia Forte ex owners are experiencing the same nightmare that I have gone through. The issues recall does not appear to include the ex model with the 2.0L engine even though symptoms are identical in every instance. My car has been serviced regularly since it was new and always maintained according to manufacturers recommendations. Any vehicle that loses the ability to accelerate in traffic should be deemed unsafe and the manufacturer should make good on their product. Many owners are experiencing the same problems and being told at the dealership that cost would be the owners responsibility. However, certain models that are having the same issue are covered under the government mandated safety recall.
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- Kansas City, MO, USA