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Kia Forte
Data refreshed July 19, 2026
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Complaints
2,506
Active records
Recalls
18
Active records
TSBs
456
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
12
Injuries
189
Crashes
233
Fires
133
Top reported issues — Kia Forte
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Operating state
Noise
Condition issue
Reporting mechanism
Engine behavior
Performance issue
Safety restraint issue
Fluid issue
Thermal issue
Safety restraint behavior
Lighting behavior
Vibration/harshness
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Driver assistance issue
Braking behavior
Starting behavior
Steering behavior
Electrical issue
Smell
Access/entry issue
Powering on/off behavior
Recent change
Ride/handling behavior
Infotainment behavior
HVAC behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2016 KIA FORTE
Filed Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle won't intake gas. Cod P0451, P0456
2024 KIA FORTE
Filed Jul 13, 2026
Coolant is burning and going into the oil in the engine. Occupancy indicator is malfunctioning causing a drastic amount of liability for death
2019 KIA FORTE
Filed Jul 13, 2026
Power loss, engine failure. Will not start
2015 KIA FORTE
Filed Jul 12, 2026
Recently had oil change . Right after B oil change engine light came on, a solid yellow light car is driving rough it’s a 2015 Kia Forte. Have an appointment Monday 7/13/2026 to have dealer to do a B diagnostic. The same place I had oil change
2020 KIA FORTE
Filed Jul 8, 2026
2020 Kia Forte, 2.0L 14F engine, 109,000 miles: On July 3.2026 check engine light came on. Drove to local auto parts store to have code downloaded, P0017 cam position sensor. Car was performing fine, except for engine light. Drove car to Kia dealership. While driving, warning light for front collision system came on and car began performing erratically. Left car at dealership for diagnostics. Yesterday received call from dealer, stating that engine needed total replacement due to lack of…
2022 KIA FORTE
Filed Jul 7, 2026
Air compressor broken Backup camera not working
2015 KIA FORTE
Filed Jul 6, 2026
respectfully submit this correspondence to request formal assistance regarding my 2015 Kia Forte EX, a vehicle covered under the class settlement. The vehicle is exhibiting severe symptoms consistent with KSDS‑related engine failure, yet the required diagnostic protocol has not been completed by the servicing dealership. The KSDS software update was performed in May 2022, and the vehicle currently has only 92,000 miles on the odometer, placing it well within the settlement’s mileage…
2014 KIA FORTE
Filed Jul 3, 2026
Engine smoking when started up engine has oil in it scared to move vehicle because I have no idea if it’s going to catch fire or anything
2012 KIA FORTE
Filed Jul 2, 2026
My vehicle is a 2012 Kia Forte EX. The vehicle experienced a corrosion-related brake line failure that affected braking performance and created a safety concern. The brake pedal became soft/sank, and the vehicle had unsafe braking behavior, requiring repair at a Kia dealership. The failed component was a brake line, which is a safety-critical part of the braking system. The repair was completed at customer expense after Kia declined goodwill or reimbursement assistance. Kia Customer Care case…
2016 KIA FORTE
Filed Jul 1, 2026
Unknown it makes a ticking noise check engine light came on and oil isn't low. Recently bought it.