NHTSA Data Explorer

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

803

Noise

651

Condition issue

619

Reporting mechanism

522

Engine behavior

506

Performance issue

339

Safety restraint issue

322

Fluid issue

268

Thermal issue

261

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.

2011 KIA FORTE

Filed Jul 31, 2026


1 injured
Fire

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


Fire

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…

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.