NHTSA Data Explorer

Kia Forte5

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 Forte5

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Operating state

800

Noise

651

Condition issue

618

Reporting mechanism

522

Engine behavior

505

Performance issue

339

Safety restraint issue

321

Fluid issue

268

Thermal issue

258

Safety restraint behavior

195

Lighting behavior

187

Vibration/harshness

141

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

138

Driver assistance issue

128

Braking behavior

114

Starting behavior

100

Steering behavior

97

Electrical issue

94

Smell

84

Access/entry issue

68

Powering on/off behavior

49

Recent change

43

Ride/handling behavior

33

Infotainment behavior

25

HVAC behavior

21

Wiper/washer behavior

10

Communication/network issue

4

Electrified system issue

2

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.

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.