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2015 Kia FORTE Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1601482
Internal NHTSA #	11255887
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2015
File date	01/07/19
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I was sent information on an emissions recall on my car but didn't take my car in until i saw that the emissions light illuminated on my dashboard around 07/01/19. I called kia manufacturer, i believe on 07/05/19, case # 13251901 and informed that representative that the emissions light illuminated and that there was recall on my car and asked how to get car repaired. The representative stated to take it to a kia dealer and they would be able to see recall and repair. I called kia and made an appt. For 07/18/19 spoke with dj. Kia stated that an emissions update in the car computer was done, no paperwork was given to me. The next morning, while going to work, i noticed that my car was smoking- a big cloud of smoke and there was a burning smell so i immediately took the car back to kia and 1st spoke with dj. The smoke was lighter by this time but could be seen. Then, i spoke with kevin who stated that they did a diagnostic and couldn't find anything and that the car was not smoking any longer. He got one of the car technicians to drive the car with me to see if it will start back smoking, it did not, the emissions ight was not showing so kevin stated to bring it back if the emissions light comes back on. On 07/27/19, a strong smell of engine fumes came through the vents inside the car and the engine light came back on. I brought my car back to kia and spoke with rob and left my car there, he stated that it was a small leak and he believed it was the gas cap seal and he ran diagnostic 3 times but did not have cap but will order it. Two weeks later, i called about cap, it was never ordered and spoke with kevin again and made another appt. To bring car in and gas cap was replaced but light was still on. They stated that they needed to order a part to do another diagnostics and part is not in 2 weeks later. My car is still not fixed with no resolution in sight.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	75000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	TEMPLE HILLS, MD
VIN pattern	KNAFX4A65F5XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
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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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2015 Kia FORTE Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2015 Kia FORTE Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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