Did Kia Seltos split into two?
The splitting of the SUV was a result of a rare combination of factors. The monocoque structure of the Kia Seltos was split completely into two parts because of the severe kinetic energy produced during the high-speed impact in a compact area. The image shows as if the SUV was torn apart by a massive force.
Is Kia Seltos a safe car?
The popular Kia Seltos has been crash-tested by the Global New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) and it has received an average three stars for adult safety and a poor two stars for child passenger safety. The vehicle was crash tested at 64kmph and the body shell integrity was rated unstable.
Why did Kia Selto fail?
Several owners of the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta cars have complained about a brake failure issue in their cars. It was only last month that Hyundai and Kia were reported to have called back more than 600,000 vehicles for an issue about a brake fluid leak in the cars.
When is class action settlement for Kia engine failure?
The final approval hearing for the Kia engine failure class action settlement is Nov. 13, 2020. Owners and lessees of a Class vehicle originally equipped with or replaced with a genuine Theta II 2.0 liter or 2.4 liter gasoline direct injection engine. Class vehicles include:
When does Kia Sorento engine shut down while driving?
CarComplaints.com Notes: There are just too many engine stalls or shuts down while driving reports to feel good about the Sorento. Especially when those things happen, on average, at just over 32,000 miles. Hopefully things will change. No one has added a helpful site for this 2013 Sorento problem yet. Be the first!
What happens if you have a Kia engine failure?
Warranty Extensions: Powertrain warranties on Class vehicles will be extended to a lifetime warranty. Reimbursement for Repairs: Repairs will be reimbursed in full along with a $140 goodwill payment in certain circumstances. Costs of rental cars, towing, and other Kia engine failure related expenses will also be reimbursed.
What was the problem with my Kia Optima?
3 days ago – Have a 2013 Optima LX with 60k miles and was travelling from Phoenix, Az to Pittsburgh, Pa. and 3 hrs into the trip engine quit. Metal in oil filter.
Why are Kia cars so dangerous to drive?
Upon research, Kia knew of this problem when the cars rolled off the factory line and let them go out into service. Dangerous vehicle. Engine needs replacement, due to lack of compression in cylinders 3 and 4, possibly due to metal shrapnel in engine from manufacturing. There is a class action against Kia for these engine failures.
The final approval hearing for the Kia engine failure class action settlement is Nov. 13, 2020. Owners and lessees of a Class vehicle originally equipped with or replaced with a genuine Theta II 2.0 liter or 2.4 liter gasoline direct injection engine. Class vehicles include:
CarComplaints.com Notes: There are just too many engine stalls or shuts down while driving reports to feel good about the Sorento. Especially when those things happen, on average, at just over 32,000 miles. Hopefully things will change. No one has added a helpful site for this 2013 Sorento problem yet. Be the first!
Why was my Kia Optima towed to my home?
However, after leaving the dealership to drive a short 15 miles home, Wallis’ Kia Optima seized while driving and he was forced to have the car towed to his home, where is vehicle remains inoperable due to the failed engine, the lawsuit states.