# 2012 KIA FORTE — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1847723` · 2022-10-15 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** FORTE
- **Year:** 2012
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Speed:** 10 mph
## Narrative
Car is not included in recall, engine noise piston knocking, loss of power. Took to dealer, dealer said this is normal.    Car has loss of power on highways with excessive piston slap which is getting increasingly noiser . Engine mileage 156000.   Problem was there since day one from dealer.
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