Vehicle fire

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the fuel line or pump (4 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the this problem covers the 2016 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 66,122 and 100,000 miles, from the 20 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“Was idling at a red light, the engine warning light came on, and my engine set on fire. No reason. I jumped out of the car. Thankfully someone came over and threw water on it. Engine to be completely rebuilt (under warranty). Took 3 weeks.”

Filed Apr 15, 2023

“My car suddenly caught fire. I am assuming it was the engine because the fire started under the hood of the car. I never received any information regarding a recall or a safety issue but when the Vin was checked by my insurance inspector the recall came up.”

Filed May 4, 2022

“DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY OTHER MOTORIST FLAGGED ME DOWN TO TELL ME i HAD A FIRE UNDER NEATH, FIRE DEPT WAS CALLED TO PUT OUT. TOWED TO AUTOMOTIVE SHOP WHERE THEY SAID THEY PUT ON SCAN TOOL TO PULL CODE CODE SHOWS SIGNS OF JUMPED TIMING, PUT UP ON HOIST AND FOUND ROD HAD BENT AND PUT HOLE IN ENGINE. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON”

Filed Jan 13, 2022

“Catalytic converter failed, sending pieces into engine, causing engine to catch fire. Melted some major components while driving. Same thing as last MAJOR recall in which Kia Replaced my engine. so, this was a BRAND new 1 1/2 year old engine. This vehicle is currently at Keifer Kia in Eugene, OR awaiting Kia National to do their fire investigation.”

Filed Jul 21, 2021

Other problems on this car

• Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 223 reports
• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 210 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 203 reports
• Burns oil or oil level rises 93 reports