2012 Kia Forte Other or unknown Problems

“Nov 7 2016 was stopped at a light on a main street with two car lengths between me and person in front, due to the heavy volume of traffic. I was hit in the rear, end by an SUV, then slammed into the car in front of me, and sent back again and slammed the car that initially hit me. My air bags did not deploy. Was seriously injured in crash with long term effects.”

“My son was driving home and was going about 55 MPH on ar hwy 62. The road narrows down from two lane to one right by a bluff when the motor without warning, threw a rod in the middle of the highway and shattered the engine. Absolutely no where to pull over. He was very lucky not to be hit as he couldn't give any notice to the vehicles behind him. We always made sure to change the oil and make sure everything was in top notch. Come to find out the oil wasn't making it to the engine. …”

“Drove my 2012 Kia Forte for about half a mile around our street and I started smelling burning odor and before I could guess, where the smell was emanating from, I saw heavy smoke coming out from the front and side of the hood. I frantically managed to stop and park. I tried to open the hood but I couldn't. After many tries with the heat I finally opened it. As the smoke was coming from the engine, I realized it was very hot, while other parts of the whole engine compartment was cool. When I tried to start it after 30 minutes, I saw the check engine signal on the dashboard. …”

“Had phone charging and a GPS system to travel ,directions. 3/4 of the way both stopped working 100%. Never were charged either. Then at the place needed to go ,overnight the battery must have died as the clock and radio were reset to 12:00 etc... The usb and round chargers still did not work. Battery was checked and was perfect. Do not know what caused all this mess. Terrible when needed it all. This happen when in motion but then stationary still nothing.”

“Made a turn at approx 12 MPH. Car bumped into neutral when groceries tipped over. Heater, radio, and engine all quit. Could not be restarted, vehicle had zero power. Stranded in intersection. Towed to repair, informed engine had seized due to over-revving in neutral. Had zero power, could not over-rev. Kia and warranty company refusing any responsibility or coverage. Being told it needs a new engine and a new starter. Estimated repair $8500, more than twice bluebook value. I see after research this is a common problem with Kia vehicles of this era. Approx. 83000 miles, all service up to date. …”