Issue ID | 1664161 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11326732 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | FORTE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 01/03/20 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia forte. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the vehicle's ignition would sometimes shock them and smell as if there was a burning/smoking odor emitting from the starter. The contact then stated that the vehicle now fails to start intermittently. The contact contacted the dealer (car connection inc address: 4425 dixie hwy, fairfield, oh 45014 phone: (513) 829-8022) who stated that the vehicle was functioning normally and did not identify a failure. The contact stated the failures persist. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,508. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10508 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CINCINNATI, OH |
VIN pattern | KNAFX4A62F5XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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