10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 37,020 miles
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My airbag light is on took it to dealership when the airbag recall came out to have it check and got it back with airbag light on. And when it rains water gets in the trunk and also my passenger and driver side floor board gets soaked it has begun to show signs of mold this really concerns me due to the fact i have health issues and having to drive a car with mold growing in it is a huge issue
- Oliver Springs, TN, USA
Driving up mountain road, heard a -€˜pop-€™ and smelled smoke-like chemical odor.lost control of steering and battery icon came on. Was able to get into a turn out and exited the car. Saw orange flames under engine. No cell service in this are so flagged down a passing car who called 911. Fire truck came and put out the flames that had already engulfed and burned the car.
- Big Bear City, CA, USA
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.
- Port Charlotte, FL, USA
I previous report number 11384011, pictures uploaded: Driving to repair location on freeway and the car starting smoking and burst into flame from the engine. Managed to stop and got out of the burning car. I immediately called fire service who came and stop the burning. Car towed to Kia dealership facility.
- Fontana, CA, USA
Drove my 2012 Kia Forte for about half a mile around our street and I started smelling burning odor and before I could guess, where the smell was emanating from, I saw heavy smoke coming out from the front and side of the hood. I frantically managed to stop and park. I tried to open the hood but I couldn't. after many tries with the heat I finally opened it. As the smoke was coming from the engine, I realized it was very hot, while other parts of the whole engine compartment was cool. When I tried to start it after 30 minutes, I saw the check engine signal on the dashboard. I simply parked car on the curve, locked it to find a tow truck. Next day called Kia Consumer Affairs department and they told me that my car is not part of the recall, after I gave them my in number. They said to check after 1/27/21, the date the current recall will be published. They said to take my car for Kia dealership and pay for repairs. They they will refund me if it is part of the recall on 1/27/21.
- Fontana, CA, USA
The NHTSA website says I have a recall under my VIN number but when I go to the Kia website and enter it for service it says no recall found, so I can not have it repaired.
- Griffin, GA, USA
I didn't get the recall for the brakes in 2018 radio just went out last year for no reason window on passenger just stopped working
- Gary, IN, USA
After I have been driving my car for about ten minutes, it starts to make a metallic popping sound. It is more noticeable when I am driving under 30 mph or when I am coming to a stop. I have been unable to identify the source of the sound and I am concerned that it is related to the engine.
- Dundalk, MD, USA
My son was driving home and was going about 55 mph on ar hwy 62. The road narrows down from two lane to one right by a bluff when the motor without warning, threw a rod in the middle of the highway and shattered the engine. Absolutely no where to pull over. He was very lucky not to be hit as he couldn't give any notice to the vehicles behind him. We always made sure to change the oil and make sure everything was in top notch. Come to find out the oil wasn't making it to the engine. Kia should include this in their recall as their other engines have had major engine failures on the same engine in other vehicles. What would be even better is if they replaced it because another engine would do the same thing. Since this engine is in pieces now! unfortunately I it's not even fully paid for. It has since become a $10,000 yard ornament. So thankful nobody was hurt but Kia should be held responsible. I'm sure we are not the only ones who have had this happen.
- Yellville, AR, USA
Had phone charging and a gps system to travel, directions. 3/4 of the way both stopped working 100%. never were charged either. Then at the place needed to go, overnight the battery must have died as the clock and radio were reset to 12:00 etc... the usb and round chargers still did not work. Battery was checked and was perfect. Do not know what caused all this mess. Terrible when needed it all. This happen when in motion but then stationary still nothing.
- Portage, MI, USA
Nov 7 2016 was stopped at a light on a main street with two car lengths between me and person in front, due to the heavy volume of traffic. I was hit in the rear, end by an SUV, then slammed into the car in front of me, and sent back again and slammed the car that initially hit me. My air bags did not deploy. Was seriously injured in crash with long term effects.
- Imlay City, MI, USA
Made a turn at approx 12 mph. Car bumped into neutral when groceries tipped over. Heater, radio, and engine all quit. Could not be restarted, vehicle had zero power. Stranded in intersection. Towed to repair, informed engine had seized due to over-revving in neutral. Had zero power, could not over-rev. Kia and warranty company refusing any responsibility or coverage. Being told it needs a new engine and a new starter. Estimated repair $8500, more than twice bluebook value. I see after research this is a common problem with Kia vehicles of this era. Approx. 83000 miles, all service up to date. I notice on the aul report the amount of wear on the engine, and the description of the damage using words like "heavily scored and worn to copper backing." I find it hard to believe this kind of damage could have been done in the minute or so the car was in neutral, especially since driver was aware of what had happened. (she saw the groceries tip over and hit the shifter).
- Alturas, CA, USA
A humming sound / and vibration is coming from engine compartment & does not coincide with engine RPM. Faster the speed the louder it gets the loudest @ 45mph. Sound is like a small motorcycle it's next to you. Have already rotated/balanced tires & didn't help. It is almost a transmission whine but it doesn't change w/ shifting or when in neutral
- Washington, DC, USA
- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA