2018 Kia FORTE - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Failure Complaint (#b0c700)

2018 Kia FORTE

  • Date of Incident: Jan-02, 2024
  • Date complaint filed: Apr-25, 2024
  • Failed components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

The contact owns a 2018 kia forte. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the trunk door erroneously opened. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,500.

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN Pattern3KPFK4A7*JE******
Drive TypeFWD/Front-Wheel Drive
ManufacturerKIA MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.
MakeKIA
ModelForte
Model Year2018
SeriesLX Base
Body ClassSedan/Saloon
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Engine ModelMPI Nu
Engine ManufacturerKMC
Engine HP147
Engine KW109.618
Engine Displacement (CC)2000
Engine Displacement (CI)122.047
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Transmission StyleAutomatic
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Traction ControlStandard
Rear Visibility SystemOptional
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Direct
Auto Reverse SystemStandard
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain Air Bags1st and 2nd Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Plant Company NameKia Motors Mexico S.A. De C.V. (KMM)
Plant CityTIJUANA
Plant CountryMEXICO
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