Problem 1, long crank hard start. have to cycle the ignition key several times to get engine started. no pcm codes. had to kia dealer multiple times. cannot duplicate issue. problem 2, instrument cluster goes blank, radio goes blank and engine stalls while driving. this is a safety concern.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 kia forte. the contact noticed that the soy based wiring attracted rodents, which chewed the wires and caused the electrical components to short out. the vehicle was taken to lou fusz kia (1025 n lindbergh blvd, st louise, mo 63132, (3124) 595-4900) where it was determined that the vehicle was not covered by the factory or extended warranties. the contact stated that the technician replaced the downstream oxygen and transmission output sensors, which was a one time repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. the failure mileage was approximately 2,200.
Hit a parking space bumper with front bumper, passenger side, lower edge. several days later, dash msgs said i had steering problems, abs, collision avoidance failure and to see dealer immediately. called kia roadside service and reported dash msgs and they said not to drive vehicle and towed it in to salt lake city dealer. dealer refused warranty svc because of bumper damage and advised wiring harness out, $4200 repair or $468. patch repair. is this vehicle safe to drive with wiring harness able to be knocked out from hitting a parking space bumper with slight lower edge damage, that could also be caused by rock bouncing up from highway or any other road material that is encountered every day. mileage was 11496 at time of towing in to jerry seiner, kia dealer case 13347285