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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3KPF24ADXKE••••••2019 Kia FORTE
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2019 Kia FORTE build (11 vs 6).
11on this build
145on the model
25builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 7Power Train 2Wheels 1Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireJan 2026
Car caught on fire while driving down the highway. Had engine replaced with a remanufactured engine in January of 2026 and car engine seized again 30 days later
Air BagscrashJan 2023
Air bags did not deploy during car accident. I sustained severe injuries to the face. Puncture wound to jaw, forehead laceration to skull, spinal cord damage, and fractured ribs. Unknown if problem has been reproduced or confirmed by dealership. Car was totaled not sure if it’s…
Power TrainFeb 2026
When turning on the car the check engine light comes on. Then when accelerating there is a clicking noise and smoke coming from the engine
Unknown Or OtherJul 2023
Approximately July 2023, while my car was still under warranty @ 90k miles through KIA, I took it in due to excessive oil burning/leaking, engine "missing". They performed an Oil Consumption Test, which failed the 1st, but "passed" the 2nd phase. I was told to put in Oil…
SteeringJul 2020
When driving, steering wheel "growls" when making turns while in motion. Dealership put me in a loaner due to entire steering column needs replacing and car is unsafe to drive. I've only had the car for 13 months when this happened
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3KPF24ADXKE039945 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.