2021 Kia Forte Engine Problems

Your car's engine is burning through oil quickly, which has caused the engine to shut down suddenly without warning and resulted in engine damage. This is a serious issue that needs immediate attention from a mechanic who can diagnose why the oil is being consumed rapidly and assess the extent of engine damage.

While driving in slow traffic that suddenly started moving, your engine overheating warning light came on. You pulled into a parking lot and the car shut off on its own. The dealership has diagnosed a blown engine, which is currently being repaired.

Your engine stalled without warning in traffic shortly after an oil change, creating a dangerous situation. The dealership identified an engine malfunction, but it wasn't covered under warranty since your car had just exceeded 70,000 miles. You're concerned this may be part of a larger defect affecting other Kia owners.

Your car experienced a sudden loud noise while driving and lost power, making it unsafe to operate. A mechanic found that your engine had no oil in it, which matches a known defect in Kia's Theta II GDI engines that can cause engine seizure and fire. Although your vehicle has the same problem as recalled cars, Kia refused to cover a repair because your VIN isn't on the recall list.

Your 2021 Kia Forte GT has experienced complete engine failure after months of excessive oil consumption—the engine was burning about a quart of oil per week or faster. You noticed a hard knocking or rattling sound before the engine gave way while you were driving, which created a safety risk for you and other drivers on the road. Kia has received previous complaints and lawsuits about this same issue on your model year. The repair will likely require a full engine replacement or major engine overhaul.

While driving at 65 MPH, you heard an abnormal rattling sound from under the hood, and your car suddenly lost power with no warning light appearing. The dealer found that the cylinders and pistons had failed, requiring engine repair or replacement. This happened at 93,532 miles.

Shortly after getting a routine oil change, your 2021 Kia Forte lost power, wouldn't accelerate, and eventually shut down. The engine now makes a terrible clicking noise and multiple mechanics believe the engine is blown. Kia is refusing to take responsibility because your car isn't currently on a recall, even though the company has issued multiple engine-related recalls on Forte models. Fixing this will likely require a complete engine replacement, which costs over $10,000.

Your check engine light keeps coming on while driving, and your car vibrates noticeably—especially when slowing down or at traffic lights. The vibration and warning light return even after restarting the vehicle, and lately your car has lost power and stalled a few times, with the idle RPM bouncing up and down as if you're pressing the gas pedal. Your dealer has checked it multiple times but couldn't find the problem and said everything is working fine, though nothing has been repaired. A complete engine diagnostic and ignition coil inspection will likely be needed to identify the source of the misfiring and power loss.

I get regularly scheduled oil changes but the car is making a noise like a rod knock

While driving on the interstate, multiple dash lights came on, the engine started knocking and shutting down. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and was found that the oil plug had fallen out, causing the oil to drain out and ruin the motor.

Engine is very noisy for quite some time before getting quiet. 40000 miles. Lifters making a lot of noise. Possibly a failing oil pump.

While driving down the highway, the entire crank pulley system fell out from under the car and onto the highway.

Ticking sound under hood at 35000 miles