{"count":70,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11746397,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/18/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"06/25/2026","vin":"3KPF24AD4LE","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","summary":"The contact owns a 2020 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The failure had occurred while the contact was driving on a major highway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that there was no oil in the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the failure was not covered under an unknown recall. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11743305,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/09/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"06/10/2026","vin":"3kpf24ad1le","components":"STEERING","summary":"Steering wheel is turning completely around and made a noise.  I noticed my steering wheel is loose it has been like that for time. But yesterday was the first time it turned completely around were I could not control it.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11741218,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"06/01/2026","vin":"3KPF44AC4LE","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Why is KIA still legally allowed to sell defective, death traps? Why is it ok for the service department and KIA themselves to tell me\u2026.its ok to drive unless the engine light is blinking, smoking in a car know to catch fire\u2026..ok? Why is it ok to let them continue to sell cars under active engine fire campaigns, only to \u201creplace it with the same junk engine\u201d an ok remedy. Quit letting these companies take advantage of people because they created a multi billion dollar defective product, they should bite the cost and be bankrupt, I mean it\u2019s 2025 and they are still making combustible cars, the right thing to do? 2020 Kia forte gt t1.6","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11739299,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/14/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"05/21/2026","vin":"3KPF44AC4LE","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Bought the car 8 months ago from a Kia dealer. It is now pulling the same engine codes, of the infamous recalled Kia engines. After having diagnostics done at a different Kia then I had bought and had oil changed. They told me the engine and turbo was full of metal shavings and the rods were bad. I pad $10,900 for the car $15,000 to fix, they knowingly sold me a totaled car. I\u2019m sure records reflect they took that car as a trade I  knowing the engine was bad (they never checked the oil?). There were 90,000 forte sold in the US, best estimate I could find on the gt line was 4-5 thousand. All GT models do not have the turbo engine. So safe to assume that number is way lower. They know this is a manufacturing defect, and this model engine wasn\u2019t recalled because the numbers aren\u2019t not there. I\u2019m sure these 2,500 or less turbo engines were manufactured in the same facility, same workers and process as the other 2020 forte recalls. The car is smoking and I\u2019m being told \u201cit\u2019s ok to drive unless the engine light is flashing\u201d which I\u2019ll assume is before it catches fire, so I have to worry about that while not being under recall? This is a kid, who could catch on fire, would like to not go there","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11738152,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/29/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"05/15/2026","vin":"3KPF34AD4LE","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"The contact leased a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle began to chug. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed as needing a transmission replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The contact eventually purchased the vehicle. After the purchase, the failure recurred. While driving, the vehicle began to chug without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was called, but there was no response. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11736680,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/16/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"05/08/2026","vin":"3KPF24AD9LE","components":"ENGINE","summary":"While driving, the vehicle suddenly began knocking severely, smoking, leaking oil, and then shut off unexpectedly without adequate warning. This created a serious safety hazard and near fire risk.  The engine assembly failed catastrophically. Dealership inspection documented:  connecting rod punctured engine block  bearing material found in oil pan  broken piston components in oil pan  oil leakage underneath engine  complete engine seizure/failure  The dealership confirmed and documented the failure and replaced the engine assembly. Repair records and failed components should still be available for inspection through the dealership.  My safety and the safety of others were placed at risk because the vehicle suddenly lost power while driving. Oil leaked from the damaged engine and the engine compartment began smoking. The engine could have caught fire or caused an accident due to sudden loss of power.  There were no adequate warning indicators before failure. No meaningful oil-pressure or low-oil warning appeared until the vehicle was already smoking and severely damaged.  This failure closely mirrors known Kia engine defect investigations and Recall Campaign SC209 / NHTSA Recall 21V259000 involving:  connecting rod bearing damage  piston oil ring defects  excessive oil consumption  engine seizure  engine stall  fire risk  Although my VIN is not currently included in the recall population, the documented failure symptoms are substantially similar.  I also report that another Kia vehicle in my household, a 2017 Kia Sorento, experienced a separate rod-bearing-related engine seizure despite proper maintenance and documented oil changes. The connecting rod blew a hole through the engine block, causing oil leakage and heavy smoke while driving. The vehicle could have caught fire or exploded, placing my life and others at serious risk due to sudden engine failure without adequate warning. Engine replaced under warranty; concerned for safety after 2 similar Kia failures.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11732868,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/19/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"04/21/2026","vin":"3KPF24AD6LE","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"I am reporting a transmission failure in my 2020 Kia Forte with approximately 54,000 miles.  The vehicle experienced a sudden and complete transmission failure on March 19, 2026, on the highway from Cleveland to Cincinnati. after being owned for less than seven months.  The vehicle is now at a dealership 2.5 hours away, requiring a full transmission replacement. This appears to be a premature failure and not consistent with normal wear and tear for a vehicle with this mileage.  I am aware of a Technical Service Bulletin issued by Kia regarding IVT transmission issues in 2019\u20132021 Kia Forte models, which may be related to this failure. As well as legal investigations and lawsuits regarding said transmission models.  Given the safety implications and potential for loss of power while driving, I am submitting this complaint for review.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11726147,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/21/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"03/22/2026","vin":"3KPF44AC5LE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"While driving a 2020 Kia Forte on the expressway at normal speed, the vehicle was operating normally with no prior warning lights or known issues. Suddenly, the brakes began to feel weak, as if they were failing. Immediately after, a popping sound was heard from the vehicle, followed by smoke coming from the side/underneath area.  Within moments, the smoke intensified and the vehicle caught fire. The driver pulled over to the side of the road as quickly as possible. The fire spread rapidly, and within approximately 1\u20132 minutes the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames.  There were no prior warning indicators, messages, or symptoms before the incident. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. The vehicle is available for inspection by insurance or manufacturer if needed. The incident created an immediate safety hazard due to loss of braking performance and rapid fire spread while driving at highway speed.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11725711,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/07/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"03/19/2026","vin":"3KPF24AD8LE","components":"TIRES","summary":"Two sets of Kumho Solus TA 31's (195/65  R15 91T) experienced rapid tread wear issues. The problem and safety issue has been confirmed by Fred Beans Kia of Mechanicsburg, PA, but with hassles to do so.   I believe this matter actually effects consumers nationwide, which leads to additional high replacement costs as a result of product quality. Consumers are effected by not just the manufacturer, but by those who knowingly sell & promote the products, such as dealerships like Fred Beans, while aware of the defects or who should know about the defects yet fail to take adequate measures to properly rectify the situation or warn consumers.  Kumho Tire has been involved in many lawsuits, primarily related to tire defects which caused serious injuries & multi-million jury award and even trademark infringement where tires are allegedly being falsely marketed & sold as new.   I believe Kumho is engaging in breach of warranty where the product they sell fails to meet promised quality or performance standards, while engaging in false advertising that misleads the consumer. They engage in lies in their marketing. In addition, there is negligence with Kumho where the manufacturer fails to exercise reasonable care during production. In addition, there is strict liability where the manufacturer should be held accountable for producing an inherently dangerous product. This has also been outlined in lawsuits & ongoing legal challenges faced by Kumho Tire over product quality.  Dealership service managers even deny there is a problem, claim it's normal, and say they can't do anything, unless pressed or are caught in a lie.\u00a0It appears dealerships, sellers of tires & Kumho are all involved in a scheme that creates additional high costs for consumers to properly resolve the problems. Especially since it's a hassle for people to file complaints or time consuming & monetarily challenging for most to fight the battle with dealerships like Fred Beans, or tire manufacturers, like Kumho.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."},{"type":"Tire","productYear":"9999","productMake":"KUMHO","productModel":"SOLUS TA 31","size":"235/45 R18 94V","manufacturer":"Kumho Tire Co., Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11717259,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":1,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/22/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"02/11/2026","vin":"","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"The contact owns a 2020 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH on a bend in the highway, a deer jumped over the barrier and landed on the top of the contact's front windshield. The contact stated that she was knocked unconscious due to the impact. The driver\u2019s and passenger\u2019s side air bags did not deploy. The contact was strapped in the driver's seat when she regained consciousness. The contact was unsure whether there was a warning light illuminated. The state police were called to the scene of the accident. Days later, after the accident, the contact went to Urgent Care. However, when the contact explained that she was unconscious, the contact was referred to the hospital. The contact went to the hospital, was informed that there were no bone fractures, and was referred to her personal medical provider. The contact sustained a bruise from the seat belt on her left shoulder; glass shards were embedded in the right forearm. The contact stated that from the impact, the torso slammed into the front windshield. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard, and then the insurance company towed the vehicle to a collision center. The insurance company was pending an investigation. The contact had not released the vehicle. The contact was unaware of all the facts of the accident. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11717285,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":1,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/07/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"02/11/2026","vin":"3KPF24AD7LE","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"I was driving a vehicle two cars ahead did and illegal turn the car behind it stopped the truck behind them stopped I stopped behind the truck the car behind me did not stop and slammed me into the back of the truck in my airbags did not deploy","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11699296,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/03/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"11/13/2025","vin":"3KPF24ADXLE","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE","summary":"The crankshaft position sensor keeps going bad and it make the forward collision trigger and it loses power and the dash stops working and causes the car to shut off","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11690225,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/27/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"09/28/2025","vin":"3KPF34AD1LE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"Trunk open alone. Also trunk open when driver door open.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11688057,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/01/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"09/18/2025","vin":"3KPF34AD1LE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"Equipment premature failure. Dashboard screen bubbling and separation. Beyond 36 months warranty but early failure 2020 vehicle with 28,000 miles","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11687003,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/12/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"09/12/2025","vin":"3KPF24AD8LE","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE","summary":"The lane assist malfunction and periodically jerks. Very unsafe I no longer use this feature . To keep control of the vehicle. I never got it inspected. As the lane assist was in use and it would jerk it would alert me of a lane departure . I mention this to include every known problem I have experienced with the vehicle.  The problem That brought me here. Is my engine light came on today. Leading up to this. I have had oil leaks since I've owned the car. Im adding oil in between oil changes due to it being low. In the beginning it was a hint of smell of gas in the oil. I was informed to do more frequent oil changes. Over time the smell of gas grew stronger . No Indication to a problem then. Now the smell of gas is prominent in the oil. When the dip stick is checked its always needing more oil and smells of gas and has blackness like burning in the oil. Now there's a check engine light on. And everything I looked up says to discontinue driving the car. I am having a mechanic look at it with a code reader.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11682254,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/11/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"08/21/2025","vin":"3KPF24AD6LE","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I own a 2020 Kia Forte LXS with approximately 136,000 miles. The check engine light came on with code P0420 (\u201ccatalyst system efficiency below threshold\u201d), and an Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers location confirmed the catalytic converter is failing. The back pressure was measured and is within spec but slightly elevated, showing the part is deteriorating. I was also told my O2 sensors are burned due to the failing catalytic converter.  This failure affects drivability and safety: the vehicle sometimes struggles on acceleration and hills, and I feel vibrations through the gas pedal. Because I commute 50 miles each way to work on the interstate, sudden loss of power would put me at risk in high-speed traffic.  I have learned Kia and Hyundai vehicles from other years/models (including the Forte) have had recalls and extended warranties for premature catalytic converter failure and excessive oil consumption, but Kia has not yet extended coverage to the 2020 Forte. This appears to be the same issue.  The vehicle has been inspected by Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, and the quoted cost for replacement is $3,000\u2013$3,600. This should be investigated for potential recall or warranty extension to include the 2020 model year.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11679654,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/14/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"08/10/2025","vin":"3KPF24AD3LE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"Kia is lying to a judge in Lancaster county PA and federal court by stating I did not opt out of class action when they know I opted out end of 2023.   Kia also knows these cars are still being stolen and have taken no action to prevent thefts or damage to vehicles.   The \"upgrade\" does not work.  My car sustained 7000.00 of damage in May 2025 and had the \"upgrade\" installed.  On the same night, the same people stole multiple other kias and caused severe damage to numerous other vehicles within a 20 mile radius.  My report was made to pa state police.   The only reason why they didnt actually steal my car was because on same night they tried to also steal my neighbors sorrento at same time. When they attacked her car, her alarm went off and the group fled in 2 sedan type vehicles.   Kia has done absolutely nothing to prevent thefts or damage to these vehicles and now have lied to judges in my case.  They are trying to force me back into the class action as they dont want to pay me for damages they caused and the class action settlement is a joke.  That is why I opted out almost 2 years ago now. Kia are liars.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11670479,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/30/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"07/01/2025","vin":"3KPF24AD9LE","components":"ENGINE","summary":"The engine light went on and engine is burning oil mechanic said it needs to be rebuilt it\u2019s currently under financing from kia and not sure if they cover this","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11670245,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/27/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"06/30/2025","vin":"3KPF24AD8LE","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE","summary":"The contact owns a 2020 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance camera activated, causing the brakes to stop the vehicle unintendedly. The Forward Collision Avoidance system activated without a vehicle or person nearby. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and waited before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was started with the check engine warning light illuminated with abnormal gurgling sounds coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the cam shaft position sensor and the ABS system had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure. The Forward Collision Avoidance camera failure was not diagnosed or replaced.  The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,069.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11668890,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/15/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"06/24/2025","vin":"3KPF24ADXLE","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"We were driving on vacation in the Nevada desert on a Sunday when the RPMs began to bounce between 2,000 and 4,000 RPMs causing the carto jerk back and forth when we were going up hill.  This continued until it got to the point where the engine was going 8,000 RPMs but we were not moving forward.  It felt like when driving a stick shift and you are out of gear.  We pulled off and were towed to St. George, UT.  The tow truck said it was the transmission and that we should go to a Kia dealer because it would be covered by warranty.  No warning lights came on.  Our mileage was 70,000 miles.  The dealer said they could not find anything wrong and suggested it was bad gas.  After paying $150 we were sent on our way back home through the mountains.  We got about 20 minutes on the road when the car starting doing the same thing again as we went up hill.  We immediately turned around and made it to the dealer in St. George.  They checked the car again and found the transmission fluid was black instead of red.  They eventually got approval from Kia for a new transmission.  It ended up taking 5 days to finally get our car working.  while the transmission installation was covered, we ended having to pay $2,000 in out of pocket expenses.  Kia claims to have a Trip Interruption Policy to cover expenses when they have a failure covered by warranty when you are on vacation.  At best, it only covers $100 per day for a maximum of 3 days ($300).  But you have to have pre-approval before they will even pay that little amount.  We made a mistake buying a Kia but it is one we will never make again.  It was interesting to see how many similar transmission incidents with the 2020 Forte have happened when they hit 70,000 miles.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11668037,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/05/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"06/19/2025","vin":"3KPF24AD6LE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"The multimedia screen is delaminating. The screen ends not working making all functions in it inaccesible. Dealer only provides solution if the vehicle has less than 3 years or 36000 miles. The manufacturer only claims to its warranty terms. The screen starts delamination and evolves day by day.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11664710,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/27/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"06/03/2025","vin":"3KPF34AD2LE","components":"SEAT BELTS","summary":"The latch for the drivers seatbelt is no longer functioning properly, dealer stated that the hook that holds the buckle in was worn down. Car has 50k miles and is slightly over 5 years old, seems unreasonable that a seatbelt latch would fail that early. In the past, when inserting the buckle into the latch it would not properly latch and immediately fall out, and then once latched again it stayed. Recently it came unbuckled during a drive which caused concern to bring to dealer for inspection. Seatbelt latch issue was missed in PA state safety inspection a few weeks prior to the diagnosis of broken hook in latch.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11660909,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/07/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"05/14/2025","vin":"3KPF34AD5LE","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","summary":"The contact owns a 2020 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,892.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11659646,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/17/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"05/08/2025","vin":"3KPF24AD8LE","components":"ENGINE","summary":"My vehicle lost 3 quarts of oil between oil changes somehow. The engine is bad now and has to be replaced. Never did a check engine light or oil pressure light come on to alert me that my car was burning oil somehow and the oil was low. At the oil change a few weeks ago the techs underneath my car called out that everything was normal under the car. No leaks, no oil spots anywhere.   My safety was put at risk because I drive a very busy highway to work every day. If I had been in heavy traffic at the time of engine failure I could have gotten into a wreck or caused a wreck. If a check engine light or low oil pressure light had come on, this whole situation could have been completely prevented.  The issue has been confirmed by the dealership on 5/7/25.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11654037,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/02/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"04/11/2025","vin":"3KPF54AD8LE","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"Transmission from the original factory failed on it. I was driving when the engine check engine light came on and my car started ringing at me to get it serviced. I got the transmission replaced and not even 2 days later a brand new transmission failed yet again. This time the transmission (new) was revving up and down while driving at a consistent speed for a few minutes. Then my car started slipping gears when I tried to accelerate. The check engine light then came on again after my car started slipping gears stating to get it serviced.  It is currently having its THIRD transmission put in.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11637111,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/21/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"01/20/2025","vin":"3KPF24AD6LE","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"My vehicle has 74,000 miles on it. While driving on the highway at 70 mph, the RPMs began fluctuating erratically, jumping from 2,000 to 3,000 and then from 2,000 to 5,000 before the car completely slipped into neutral. I was stranded in the middle of nowhere. Took it to the dealership and since it's out of warranty they quoted me 3500 American dollars to replace the transmission. Don't buy a Kia.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11623315,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/12/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"11/03/2024","vin":"3KPF24AD1LE","components":"POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"1st problem, catalytic converter code says it's bad, check engine light on ever since, car is only 4 years old. 2nd problem possible electrical or wiring issue. Had to replace front right headlight(2times), back brake lights both sides, rear top brake light (2 times), daytime running lights both(2 times), currently right light bulb works, but light on says needs replacement. All in total changed 5 to 6 bulbs within 2 weeks of each other, which leads me to believe there is electrical or wire issue? Very frustrated with both issues. Not sure if related but issue just happened, heat blows warm driver side, cold air on passenger side, possible heater core issue. Again car is only 4 years old and should not have this many issues. Please help!","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11606939,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/26/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"08/07/2024","vin":"3KPF24AD3LE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"- UNKNOWN - Just my safety in a lot of different ways from both parties, that I do not feel comfortable or know exactly how to explain as of right now and/or just over an app. - No, it has not. -No, but I would wish to do so in the near future. - Yes,  all the way back in 2014 but started getting really really weird/bad/weird/disgusting around 2018-2020.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11606940,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/26/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"08/07/2024","vin":"3KPF24AD3LE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"UNKNOWN","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11594205,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/29/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"06/13/2024","vin":"3KPF54AD3LE","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"Transmission was having issues, car would not accelerate properly. Engine light came on and vehicle was towed to the original dealership for inspection where they confirmed transmission had gone out and it did get replaced. Vehicle was driving strange for about 3-4 days before engine light came on (12/30/2023).","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11590625,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/24/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"05/24/2024","vin":"3KPF54AD5LE","components":"ENGINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2020 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, there was white smoke coming from the engine compartment. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle began to lose motive power and the oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart but the contact stated the accelerator pedal would not function properly after the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The contact was informed that the drain plug was missing and had caused the oil to leak out from the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,709.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11589673,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/17/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"05/20/2024","vin":"3KPF44AC2LE","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","summary":"The contact owns a 2020 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the check engine warning light, and a message that Kia had been alerted of a failure was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to start the vehicle and drove back to the residence. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle was making an abnormal knocking sound before stalling. The contact called an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle on site and determined that the intake and exhaust cam shaft position sensors had failed and that metal shavings were found obstructing the cam shaft sensors. Additionally, the vehicle was very low on engine oil. The vehicle had received an oil change approximately 3-months prior to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11582509,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"04/12/2024","vin":"3KPF24AD4LE","components":"POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2020 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic informed the contact that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced, and the contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, who stated the failure was due to the transmission pressure. The contact stated that there was an abnormal knocking noise after restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11573509,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/21/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"02/22/2024","vin":"3KPF24ADXLE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"Check engine light came on, got a code of P0867-Trans Fluid Pressure reading. May need a transmission fluid pressure sensor replacement, or to replace the transmission control module. Lastly, it could be a leak.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11560539,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/15/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"12/17/2023","vin":"3KPF34AD5LE","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE","summary":"After 2 hours of cruise control om, Collision avoidance warning lights came on for 2nd time. Brought is to dealership the first time it happened and they could nt find anything wrong,","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11558895,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/27/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"12/07/2023","vin":"3KPF24AD8LE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"The antitheft software upgrade that Kia installed in my vehicle after it was stolen the first time DID NOT WORK. My car was stolen again WITH the software upgrade installed. The car was locked and parked in my apartment parking lot and the Kia Boys smashed the driver side front window, ripped open the column, and were able to turn the ignition and steal my car.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11558544,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/27/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"12/05/2023","vin":"3KPF24AD9LE","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"MAKE: 2020 KIA FORTE    MODEL: FORTE    ODOMETER: approximately 88,000 miles    VIN: [XXX]    [XXX]        On [XXX], while driving my Kia towards my home driveway, I noticed that the car's speed was fluctuating unpredictably. Despite having my foot slightly on the brake and off the gas pedal, the vehicle continued to accelerate and decelerate as I made the turn into my residence. The Forte exhibited irregular and sluggish shifting, displaying a reluctance to engage or maintain gears, as well as experiencing missed or delayed gear changes. Additionally, it demonstrated unpredictable trembling and stalling occurrences multiple times while being driven in the driveway.  The check engine light turned on. I promptly deactivated the engine and abstained from operating the vehicle. Afterwards, I had the vehicle undergo a scan, during which the check engine light turned on, indicating the presence of the code P0730. Without delay, I scheduled an appointment for service and maintenance at the Kia Bulldog dealership located in Athens, Georgia. Following a consultation with the service department, I scheduled a diagnostic assessment and test drive for the vehicle. On [XXX].        The mechanic at Bulldog Kia conducted a thorough examination of the vehicle and diagnosed it after performing a test drive. Additionally, he confirmed that he observed the same driving condition that I had previously described to him. It was associated with the transmission which related to the sc. However, when he scanned the vehicle for any code, the code reading was not accessible. I have photographic evidence of the exact state of distress and audio recordings of the car's engine accelerating as I approach the residence.  I consulted a nearby mechanic with extensive expertise, who thoroughly examined and scanned the vehicle. The mechanic determined that the problem may be related to the transmission bearing, which corresponds to the diagnostic code P0730.   INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11555768,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/17/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"11/18/2023","vin":"3KPF24AD3LE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"My car was stolen right from my driveway. Kia\u2019s have been targeted for a lack of safety security if back window is broken and they\u2019re able to ride off using a usb port.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11555184,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/14/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"11/15/2023","vin":"3KPF34AD4LE","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"There are significant idle issues (rpm\u2019s shoot up & drop down irregularly while in park) and the car shut off while in park following irregular rpm movement, but was not exhibiting this behavior while previously parked elsewhere. I sent it in to be checked but nothing could be reproduced. A few weeks later the car began doing what felt like engine braking (in a manual vehicle) while I was letting the car roll forward in a traffic jam (foot off of pedals for short moment). A friend witnessed a the rpm\u2019s rising and falling dramatically while sitting in the parked car. Later the car began shutting off at low speeds while my foot was on the gas pedal. All of the lights on the dash appeared to be on and the car wouldn\u2019t crank again until the 2nd attempt and only stayed on when pushing the gas pedal. I sent it back again but it could not be reproduced so nothing was done. A few days ago I noticed it was idling weird again(Up and down dramatically). Today when pulling into my neighborhood my car began to accelerate on its own. - I pushed the gas lightly to make the turn from a stop and took my foot off of both pedals in a slow transition to the brake. While my foot was up in transition the car accelerated moderately quickly before I immediately pressed the brake my foot was already over. The rpm\u2019s went up drastically (you could hear them). I let go of the brake and the car began to rev high again followed by my braking once more. I turned the car onto my street and pressed the gas as lightly as possible and the car jolted forward before I braked hard out of fear of the children in front of me darting in front of my car as they often do on my residential street. I let the car roll to my driveway (a very short distance) before needing to push the gas again to get into the short driveway. The car jolted again almost hitting the closed garage door. I genuinely feel as though had this happened anywhere outside of my neighborhood my life would have been in danger if not lost.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11548585,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/07/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"10/06/2023","vin":"3KPF24AD3LE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"The car is extremely easy to steal costing myself and others thousands of dollars. The vehicles should be recalled.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11542039,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/03/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"09/01/2023","vin":"3KPF24ADXLE","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"I have brought the car in 3 times since I owed it stating it will not start at random times. I have videos and reports from corporate in regards to this. Along with the car not randomly starting I have had multiple issues of the warning lights coming on. The last 3 oil changes, the techs have said that I was completely out of oil. This car was deemed a lemon and I have been unsuccessful with the dealership on a respectful outcome","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11534383,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/23/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"07/25/2023","vin":"3KPF24AD8LE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"I have a 2020 KIA FORTE that had a recall on the Security System, yet it is NOT listed on this or any other sites. I did receive a letter and I did the UPDATED Security install with Kia Community Service of Bloomington Indiana where I purchased it new in 2020. The Tic Tock Challenge that has been going around did NOT have my VIN number listed nor was any other FORTE'S but MINE WAS A TARGET on 7/23/2023 as I was parked in front of a home I was at. They were able to get into my LOCKED Kia with a Screw driver and tore everything out of it looking  for a USB cable that I never leave in there and since they couldn't find this used a screwdriver they pried the door open with to destroy my under dash area along with totally destroying the ignition leaving it inoperable and stealing a container of change. I feel the KIA FORTE was a target in these videos as well yet we were left out of the information on these silly things and were NOT included in the settlement. I am requesting a steering wheel lock free of charge because of this ! As a consumer we ALL pay for safety features and this I feel should have been passed on to us sooner. I have my car now in another City and have to go through so much because of something I was UNAWARE of because KIA did NOT have us down for the recall. I have to park outside a lot and for added protection would be so appreciative of the steering wheel lock. This happened to me in Indianapolis Indiana and they are participating and giving out Free steering wheel locks to Kia owners BUT you have to live there and bring your registration.I have contacted our Local law enforcement and we are NOT doing this in Bloomington Indiana, but they are in Indianapolis Indiana where my car was broke into. I was told to contact My Kia Community Center in Bloomington and they don't have any and they told me to contact Kia Consumer affairs . This has been a nightmare as Seniors we are a fixed income and I have to be in Indianapolis very frequently. Please help","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11531689,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/11/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"07/11/2023","vin":"3KPF24AD5LE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"Kia USB Hack fix is a software update. They are still working on the fix for only their own Remote start. They did not respond back when I told the remote start is from Viper. The Remote start was added before I was notified of the hack.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11531443,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/06/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"07/10/2023","vin":"3KPF24AD4LE","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"My car was stolen due to intentional & concealed absence of engine immobilizer.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11526961,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/07/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"06/14/2023","vin":"3KPF54ADXLE","components":"AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","summary":"Car took off.  Zoomed. Out of control, my safety was put at risk since car speeded off. No one else safety was at risk since no one was around.  The car is currently at a collision shop.  Car has been inspected by insurance and being fixed.   No warning signs and air bags did not come out.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11526192,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/22/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"06/09/2023","vin":"3KPF24AD2LE","components":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE","summary":"The forward collision warning system stopped working and the warning lights lit up saying the camera was obstructed, even though it was a clear day, and the car was clean (it had literally just been cleaned). This has happened previously at random times.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11518182,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/17/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"04/21/2023","vin":"3KPF24AD7LE","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I leased car 2020 Illinois.  No problems.  I had car transported to in 2022 to Los Angeles, and after a few months, the car would check engine light ALL lights I believe, and car suddenly stops and dies out at each stop light.  This happened 3 times and frightened me.  It happened every couple months and the repair people NEVER put notes on the repair invoice!! About exactly why I was bringing car in for repair, even if nothing on computer showed up, almost like the defect was bypassing (tricking computer) inspection.   Have to restart and it would lost all power seconds later and on rainy days, passenger floor soaked.  NOTHING on repair places nor dealership would show any problem to fix?? However,  when brought back to Illinois, no problem with car, so far since January.  So car did not like California OR their emission gasoline no good.  Plus even in heavy snow and rain last 3-months in Illinois, passenger carpet never got wet.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11518016,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/10/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"04/20/2023","vin":"3KPF54AD6LE","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"The contact owns a 2020 Kia Forte. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the passenger\u2019s side headlight became inoperable and no longer illuminated as needed. The light bulb was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 100.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11507460,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/11/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"02/15/2023","vin":"3KPF54AD9LE","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"On highway at 65mph engine began revving, accelerating higher on its own then speed would drop down 10-15 mph, erratic tachometer going up to max 6 at 65 mph, slipping gears and took total control of speed and then dropped down to 10mph at 6 tachometer and then wouldn\u2019t go past 5 mph. No warning lights, no check engine.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11506820,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/10/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"02/12/2023","vin":"3KPF24AD3LE","components":"POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS","summary":"While I am driving it is hard shifting and idling high, sometimes it doesn't want to pick up speed when starting from a stop. The wheels locked up going down a off ramp. There are no warning lights or anything on the dash. I will have it checked Monday but this started out of the blue. I have had regular maintenance on the vehicle and have all my receipts for proof. This is a serious issue especially with the wheels not functioning right and speed control is fluctuating.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11500408,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/20/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"01/06/2023","vin":"3KPF24ADXLE","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"I took my car for transmission service before 60k miles Wallace kia of Bristol I was told they couldn\u2019t drain fluids and sent home 12/20/21 in feb/March 2022 my trans went out it was taken to Kia dealership in Clarksville tn  replaced again brought back 4/22 with same issues emailed videos nothin was done said couldn\u2019t find a problem at around 73 k is when it was replaced mentioned it again to Bristol kia dealership when I brought my car back in for the second time to have batting\u2019s replaced in steering column was told they didn\u2019t have time to check it out 12/27/22 my car is leaking some type of fluid my trains goes out the same day it\u2019s now over powertrain warranty as well as transmission warranty 12,000 miles /but not 12 month warranty the transmission itself has 33,000 miles since being replaced my issue is I\u2019m stuck with a car I can\u2019t drive and still continue to pay for and both of these dealerships were well informed of the issues I had prior to warranty expiring this is a safety hazard as I have children and the first time it went out I was on the interstate in Nashville with my 5 yr old son and was barely able to safely make it off the road way well prior knowledge of this problem  it should have been addressed long before now . My car has been serviced maintained as well as tire rotation proper oil changes and and fuel injection cleaner done when transmission was replaced these transmissions need to be recalled there is no way a new transmission less than a year old user 40k miles should have failed like this twice so if I can\u2019t get some help with this issue I will be given no other choice but to keep letting everyone know about this problem I have contacted Kia customer service they are if no help I have contacted both dealerships told nothin can be done I have contacted Kia  and no response or call back this is a serious and on going issue with the 2020 Kia Forte as well as the bar rings in the steering column which my son has same car and also had replace","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11491504,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/05/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"10/30/2022","vin":"3KPF34ADXLE","components":"ENGINE","summary":"While driving I heard a pop then the lights on my dash lit up my car came to a stop i.e cut off tried to start back up the engine caught fire burned the whole front end off total loss","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11470313,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/21/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"06/21/2022","vin":"3kpf24ad3le","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"My Kia has been stolen once and vandalized and almost stolen a second time because Kia doesn\u2019t have the alarm connected to the back windows and Kia has made the car easy to steal. I have even been denied renewal of my car insurance because of this!","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11451454,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/30/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"02/10/2022","vin":"3KPF24AD0LE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"Two massive safety/security flaws led to theft: break-in through rear window didn\u2019t trigger alarm AND lack of immobilization system. They KNOW this is a problem.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11447141,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/10/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"01/12/2022","vin":"3KPF24ADXLE","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"The back windows won't go up or down they jam. You try to roll the passenger windows up or down & they won't do anything. Sometimes you have to turn on & off the car a few times open & closing the driver side door so the windows will work. Also the break lights Sometimes have a late response when you hit the breaks the lights don't respond has a delayed response","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11442163,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/04/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"11/30/2021","vin":"3KPF24AD7LE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"my 2020 kia forte was stolen May 4,2021- car locked and anti theft system activated at that time. Then on October 22,2021 there was an attempted theft on my car again. This time there was also a steering wheel club on car as well as the anti theft system that comes with car.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11436639,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/04/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"10/13/2021","vin":"3KPF24AD6LE","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"My expectant granddaughter was driving the vehicle on a trip. The transmission started intermittently slipping en route. She stopped and when she returned to the vehicle she discovered it would no longer go forward or backwards. It is still under warranty. The vehicle is still in Colorado. This happened Sept 4, 2021. It is now 10/13. I have contacted Kia multiple times speaking with different people. I escalated the call and was told someone named Melissa was my escalations person. I have never spoken to her. I have requested a buy back of the vehicle due to possibility of reoccurrence. My granddaughter was stranded for a week. The car is at a dealership, Ft Collins Kia. We have had to pay for hotel, car rental, and a flight out of pocket. I requested reimbursement. They have not responded. I filled out the information for the buy back, but I do not have all of the paperwork. It is in the car in Colorado. We live in South Texas. No way to get access to it. This is wrong on so many levels. We are at a loss as to what to do. If the transmission had quit while she was moving the results could have been disasterous. Kia says the part is sitting on a dock somewhere waiting to be picked up. Is there an expected timeline? We had to replace the vehicle due to the cost of car rentals.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11430545,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/07/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"08/25/2021","vin":"3KPF24AD6LE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"When there is a YouTube tutorial on how to steal a Kia or Hyundai, it is time to stop the abuse, pain and suffering of the consumer!","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11423329,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/02/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"07/03/2021","vin":"3KPF24AD7LE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"The break system fail while the vehicle motion, the brake pedal just go all the way down and can stop the car until release and try again, I follow the step owner's manual for a visual inspection for any leaking fluid on the floor, no brake pads sound alarm, no check engine light or any other warning light, the Car has inspected by Authorized Dealership technicians to perform service/repair on June 04 2020, they diagnostic say air pockets in the brake system, but the car continues with the same issue. I put my family on risk on a car accident I don't think the car is safe","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11416048,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/10/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"05/11/2021","vin":"3KPF34AD1LE","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE","summary":"WATER LEAKING INTO TRUNK CAUSING MALFUNCTION TO SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM AUTO TRUNK RELEASE AND TRUNK LID OPEN SYMBOL TRUNK MALFUNCTION WARNIG SYMBOLS AND ALARM STAYED ON COULD NOT HERE ANY SAFTEY ALARMS WATER IN TRUNK DAMAGED SENSOR  COULD NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK TRUNK REMOTLY  COULD NOT HERE ALARM ON BLIND SPOT WARNING  COULD NOT READ ANY READINGS LIKE SPEED, TIRE PRESSURER  COULD NOT HERE SEAT BELT LOCK CHIME","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11403194,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/31/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"03/16/2021","vin":"3KPF54ADXLE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"WHEN FUELING AFTER PUMP AUTO SHUT OFF GAS WILL SPILL OUT, CAUSING A GASS SPILL. DEALERSHIP HAS STATED THERE IS NO FIX.    REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT LOWER WITH SWITCH. DEALERSHIP IS WELL AWARE BUT STATES THERE ARE NO FIXES.    ALSO COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON OVER THE DASH AND THE COOLANT WAS LOW WITH LESS THAN 9K MILES.    CAR IS LESS THAN 1 YEAR OLD AND HAS LESS THAN 10K MILES.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11400072,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/10/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"03/10/2021","vin":"3KPF24AD1LE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE","summary":"I PURCHASED THE 2020 KIA FORTE LAST APRIL 2020. THE TRUNK LATCH WOULD NOT OPEN TRUNK, REPORTED, SERVICED IT STILL PRESENTED TIGHT LEVERAGE FUNCTION DURING STABLE PARK POSITION. THE COMPUTER SCRAMBLED THE 1ST OR 2ND WEEK OF OWNING IT DURING MY EARLY MORNING HIGHWAY TRAVEL THE COMPUTER SCRAMBLED MORE THAN ONCE. I CONTACTED KIA- THIER RESPONSE WAS NOT HELPFUL TO THE NEW CAR MALFUNCTION. IT HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE. THE LANE DEPARTURE DID NOT WORK AT DIFERENT PERIODS IN TIME; WITHIN THE YEAR I REPORTED TO KIA. THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED DURING FIRST FROST. KIA CLAIMED ROCK CHIP. I HAD JUST SERVICED CABIN FILTER AREA, KIA RELENTLESSLY ASSUMED ROCK CHIP, I BELIEVE DEFECTED GLASS. THE FIRST FROST IT CRACKED 2ND FROST WITHIN 2WEEK TIME OR LESS SPLIT CRACK ACROSS WINDSHIELD. THE GAS AND MILAGE WERE NOT STABLLY OPERATING WAS OUT OF SYNC DURING HIGHWAY TRAVELS. I NOW FOR THE LAST WEEK NOTICED A NOISE IN MY CAR ENGINE WHEN IN PARK TURNING IT OFF. I AM UNHAPPY WITH MY PURCHASE AND THE KIA DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED IT FROM. I HAVE PICTURES OF REPORTED DASH COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONS, AND AN UNWILLING DEALERSHIP TO ASSIST WITH MY VEHICLE. I AM CONCERNED WITH MY SAFETY, MY PASSENGERS SAFETY, AND SAFETY IN MY FUTURE DRIVE.  I PUT DATE OF APRIL 20, 2020 BECAUSE IT WAS ROUGHLY WHEN MALFUNCTIONS BEGAN TO OCCURE. THE TRUNK LATCH IMMEDIATELY 4/10/2020 OR AT PURCHASE DATE UPON ARRIVING HOME.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11397278,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":1,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/14/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"02/22/2021","vin":"3KPF24AD6LE","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GET OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND REMOVED THEMSELVES TO THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO OPEN THEIR GARAGE DOOR WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO REVERSE HITTING THE CONTACT AND THE GARAGE DOOR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THEIR LEFT SHOULDER, FACE, ELBOW, LEFT KNEE, RIGHT LEG, AND RIGHT FOOT. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT NEEDED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TOWED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE AND TURN ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (MERCHANT LOGO SPITZER KIA CLEVELAND SERVICE CENTER   3414 BROOKPARK RD, CLEVELAND, OH 44134; (216) 259-7080) WHO WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THEM TO SPEAK TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED A CASE REGARDING THE MATTER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,553. *DT*DT*JB*DT CONSUMER CASE NUMBER [XXX].  INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).\u201d","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11374917,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/06/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"11/16/2020","vin":"3KPF24AD7LE","components":"STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"WHEN BACKING UP THE STEERING, KEY, AND WHEEL ALL LOCK. I WAS BACKING UP SO I WAS ALREADY GOING VERY SLOW. WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE THE CAR SLOWS DOWN BUT STILL MOVES VERY SLOW UNTIL IT CANT MOVE ANYMORE. I TRY TO JIGGLE OUT THE KEY AND PUT THE CAR IN LOCK BUT I JUST JIGGLE EVERYTHING UNTIL SOMETHING UNLOCKS. IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES SINCE I GOT THE CAR IN MARCH 2020.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11374644,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/14/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"11/14/2020","vin":"3KPF44AC2LE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"WHEN FUELING GAS, ONCE THE PUMP CLICKS AND STOPS PRODUCING FUEL AS THE CAR IS FULL, GAS GUSHES OUT OF THE TANK AND ONTO THE SIDE OF THE CAR FROM THE OPENING.  THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, TURNED OFF. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME, BUT I WOULD SAY ABOUT 2 OUT OF 5 TIMES FUELING. IT DOES THIS AT ALL DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS, THERE IS NO SPECIFIC PUMP THAT IT DOES IT AT.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11353364,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/14/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"09/05/2020","vin":"3KPF24AD7LE","components":"STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"MY 18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS THE DRIVER. THE CAR WAS PARKED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET, FACING THE DIRECTION SHE WANTED TO GO. THE STREET WENT DOWNHILL IN FRONT OF HER. SHE STARTED THE CAR. WHEN SHE BEGAN TO DRIVE, THE STEERING FELT VERY STIFF, SHE COULD BARELY STEER. SHE STARTED DRIVING ANYWAY. THEN THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. IN FACT, SHE SAID THAT PRESSING THE BRAKE SEEMED TO MAKE THE CAR GO FASTER (OR THIS COULD HAVE JUST BEEN THE EFFECT OF THE HILL). SO SHE ACCELERATED DOWN A SUBSTANTIAL HILL WITH NO BRAKING POWER. AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STREET (APPROX. 1/4 MILE) IS A T-INTERSECTION. SHE CROSSED THE STREET, THE CAR WENT UP ONTO THE CURB OPPOSITE, PROCEEDED THROUGH SOME BUSHES, KNOCKED DOWN A FENCE AS IT WENT BETWEEN A TREE AND A BRICK WALL, RAN INTO A BIRD BATH, AND THEN CAME TO A STOP IN SOMEONE'S YARD. FORTUNATELY THE CAR STOPPED BEFORE IT GOT TO THE HOUSE ITSELF.   DAMAGE INCLUDED: BOTH BUMPERS, BOTH DRIVER-SIDE TIRES/WHEELS/HUBCAPS, AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE UNDERNEATH INCLUDING TRANSMISSION.DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE (AMAZINGLY) NOT INJURED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11353191,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/01/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"09/04/2020","vin":"3KPF24AD3LE","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"ON SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2020, I WAS AT A STOP AND NEEDED TO GO NORTHBOUND ON A BUSY INTERSECTION. I SAW THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO SO I STEPPED ON THE GAS BUT MY VEHICLE WOULD  BARELY ACCELERATE WHICH PUT ME IN HARMS WAY OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. FOR A MOMENT THERE I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO GET T-BONED. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO GET RESOLVED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11318580,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":3,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/13/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"03/18/2020","vin":"3KPF44AC0LE","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"I WAS TURNING LEFT THROUGH A GREEN LIGHT ONTO A CITY ROAD WHEN A CAR COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE RAN A RED LIGHT GOING 50 MILES AN HOUR IN A 35 MILES AN HOUR ROAD, CRASHING INTO THE SIDE OF MY CAR. IT HIT THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE AND DOOR, BUT WAS HIT SO HARD THAT MY CAR MOVED FORWARD ABOUT 8 - 10 FEET. MY CAR IS SUPPOSE TO HAVE SENSOR DIRECTLY WHERE THE OTHER PERSON CAR HIT MINE BUT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS WENT OFF. EVEN THOUGH THIS CAR IS SUPPOSE TO HAVE SIDE AIRBAGS FOR THOSE TYPES OF COLLISIONS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11316571,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/03/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"03/06/2020","vin":"3KPF24AD9LE","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET, SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS POPPED UP ON THE DASHBOARD:  ELECTRONIC PWR STEERING, ELECTRONIC STABILITY INDICATOR, TPMS TIRE PRESSURE, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, AUTONOMUS EMERGENCY BRAKE, ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING , AND LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS.  AT THE SAME TIME THAT ALL THOSE LIGHTS TURNED ON (WHILE IN MOTION) THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE STOPPED REGISTERING SPEED AND DROPPED TO ZERO ON BOTH GAUGES ALONG WITH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AS WELL.  I PROCEEDED TO PUT THE HAZARD LIGHTS ON AND PULL OVER SAFELY.  ONCE STATIONARY I PLACED THE CAR IN PARK, THEN THE GEAR SHIFT LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT UNLOCK.  AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES OF BEING STATIONARY ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, I WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE THE GEAR SHIFT, PLACE IT IN DRIVE AND PROCEED DOWN THE ROAD.  WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION THE WARNING LIGHTS PROCEEDED TO STAY ON AND THE SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER WERE NOT REGISTERING SPEED THROUGHOUT THE REMAINDER OF MY TRIP.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11257242,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/20/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"09/22/2019","vin":"3KPF24ADXLE","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"OPENING TRUNK MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO REAR WINDOW AS THE TRUNK SWINGS TOO FAST WHEN ITS OPENING. THE TRUNK MAY DETACH AND STRIKE THE REAR WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"FORTE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]}]}