# 2022 KIA SELTOS — FIRERELATED
> NHTSA complaint `1966973` · 2024-02-13 · 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:** SELTOS
- **Year:** 2022
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** FIRERELATED
## Narrative
A flapping sound started in the engine, then no acceleration when I used the gas pedal.  Pulled to the side of the road and black smoke and sparks began coming from the engine.  I exited the car and it burst into flames.  The was no warning icons that appeared to alert me to any problems.  Car was total ingulfed.
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