The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte EX. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 55 MPH, she noticed smoke emerging from the vehicle. The driver pulled over and called roadside assistance. All the warning lights illuminated. Upon arrival, roadside assistance informed the driver the engine had caught fire and had seized. It was unknown how the fire was extinguished. The contact stated that the failure was due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed him the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted, who started a claim. The manufacturer requested a photo of the engine but the contact stated that he did not have any photos. The failure mileage was approximately 118,150.

- Exeter, PA, USA

2013 Kia Forte. Consumer writes in regards to major engine defects. The consumer stated three weeks after her daughter purchased the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle overheated. The vehicle started to malfunction and became difficult to control. Smoke and a very strong burning odor emitted from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for an inspection. The radiator was found to be faulty. Since the repairs were made, the vehicle was burning excessive amount of oil, which required adding oil to keep it at full level. The tail pipe was dark black and heavily soiled, which indicated the vehicle still had a serious problem. One month later, the consumer experienced delayed acceleration

- Chino Hills, CA, USA