NHTSA ODI #11659646

2020 Kia Forte Complaint

Engine

Filed May 8, 2025 · Incident date April 17, 2025

Vehicle
2020 Kia Forte
Component(s)
Engine
Complaint filed
May 8, 2025
Date of incident
April 17, 2025
Reported VIN
3KPF24AD8LE

Owner's description

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.

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