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Kia Forte5
Data refreshed August 8, 2026
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Complaints
2,511
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
190
Crashes
233
Fires
135
Top reported issues — Kia Forte5
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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.
2011 KIA FORTE
Filed Jul 31, 2026
The contact owned a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, a bystander went into the contact's place of employment and stated that there was a fire inside the vehicle in the parking lot. The contact became aware that his vehicle was the one on fire. No warning lights were illuminated prior to parking the vehicle. The cause of the failure was unknown. The contact's wife attempted to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher but was unable to…
2024 KIA FORTE
Filed Jul 27, 2026
This malfunction started in August of 2025 within 12 months of buying this new vehicle. A airbag sensor was replaced, then a national bbb case found the same malfunction only this time it includes the whole safty system failure. I gave the manufacturer a year and they have not corrected the malfunction. I am forced to drive a unsafe car *if I get hit my airbags will NOT DEPLOY*
2023 KIA FORTE
Filed Jul 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal knocking sounds. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle later lost motive power while driving with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that a week prior to the…
2014 KIA FORTE
Filed Jul 23, 2026
I was getting into my car when I noticed that it was full of smoke, I then opened my hood and trunk. My trunk was on fire from a wire that had came down. I was only about to pull it out and put it out. Insurance said it will most likely be deemed a total loss.
2016 KIA FORTE
Filed Jul 19, 2026
Car runs fine at lower speeds. When traveling over 50 mph for ten minutes or more, then decelerating or stopping in traffic or at a stop light it stalls. It cranks right back up after you put it neutral and turn the key. We’ve almost been rear ended twice since this started. The car has only been driven about 3000 miles a year over the past 7 years and only about 45 mph. It has been to two shops and hasn’t been driven since May 15th.
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…