Safety Score
66
Average
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (1)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-13 | 21V260000 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP | 4,069 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Failure of the engine oil pump pertaining to the exact situation covered in NHTSA campaign 21V-260, but vehicle is not … |
| 2026-01-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I am emailing i have an issue with a my vehicle i took it in to the dealership and got the recalls performed and they s… |
| 2025-12-18 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The vehicle went into Tasca Kia for a cam shaft replacement, this did not fix the issue and the vehicle needed an entir… |
| 2025-12-08 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Had to replace a P0014 Exhaust camshaft position timing VCT solenoid - over advanced (Bank1) last year on October 1,20… |
| 2025-12-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Not providing enough oil pressure for my timing to function correctly. |
| 2025-11-27 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 2 | My vehicle caught fire while driving also before fire vehicle started popping and stuttering rattling sound. I was on h… |
| 2025-11-12 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving with the phone plugged in on speaker, there wa… |
| 2025-11-12 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I have 2 problems with my 2017 Kia Forte sedan: 1) They have put an "environmentally friendly" coating on the wire harn… |
| 2025-11-05 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Was traveling on interstate inside lane in heavy traffic and all of a sudden lost power,no throttle response, no warnin… |
| 2025-10-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Overconsumption of oil, led to engine damage and stalling. Car struggles to start and there is an engine knock. Mechani… |
| 2025-10-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine light came on around 81k miles and I've replaced several components and it fixed then light would come back on. … |
| 2025-10-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am the original owner of this car and get all my oil changes and regular maintenance on time. The car has 123k miles.… |
| 2025-09-13 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I am submitting this formal complaint regarding a serious safety issue I experienced with my 2017 Kia Forte. While driv… |
| 2025-09-13 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Car steers to tilting directions. Doesn't drive straight especially on the highway. Headlights are horrible. |
| 2025-09-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | About September 6th I was driving my vehicle. It is a blue Kia forte 2017. I just had cleaned it at a local car wash. P… |
| 2025-08-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car started hesitating the RED OIL LIGHT came on on the dash it flickered on and off for a few days but and still goes … |
| 2025-08-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while his son was driving 35 MPH, the timing chain tensioner… |
| 2025-08-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that on several occasions, while driving at undisclosed speeds an… |
| 2025-07-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My car is experiencing signs of the Kia Oil Pump recall that my VIN was not included in. However, I believe that needs … |
| 2025-07-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, I am submitting this safety complaint to request an investigati… |
| 2025-07-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I have been financing this vehicle since [XXX], I was driving to Tucson, AZ from Flagstaff, AZ. About 30 minutes into m… |
| 2025-07-06 | ENGINE | Yes | 0 | Unknown vehicle just went dead while driving |
| 2025-07-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | my life was unsafe by being put in this vehicle whos engine was damaged and caught on fire while driving it as a MILITA… |
| 2025-07-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Stalling when slowing or stopping. |
| 2025-06-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | There is high oil consumption in my catalytic converter due to a failed oil pump or piston ring. I've just got this car… |
| 2025-06-03 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | On [XXX] at [XXX], I was driving on [XXX] , when I noticed smoke come from the left side of the interior of the car nea… |
| 2025-05-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | At ~84,000 miles the car started to ride rough. The engine would stall out while driving 55mph. I would have to roll of… |
| 2025-05-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am writing to formally request reconsideration for including my 2017 Kia Forte in the existing recall (NHTSA Recall N… |
| 2025-03-31 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power with an abnormal rat… |
| 2025-03-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The cont… |
| 2025-03-05 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Yes | 0 | Unknown, can’t see the road at night due to the headlights not aimed towards the right direction they seem to be pointe… |
| 2025-02-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My car has been stalling when coming to a stop while driving in and around town Before stalling on the oil light flick… |
| 2025-02-12 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine knocking due to engine recall |
| 2025-02-08 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I purchased a 2017 Kia Forte from a used car dealer. Two weeks after I picked up the car, the car stalled at intersect… |
| 2025-01-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My car's acceleration pedal stopped responding while driving, and the oil warning light turned on in the dashboard. Gra… |
| 2025-01-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car is continuously running out of oil, after looking here it seems to be an ongoing issue yet no recall sent out. |
| 2025-01-21 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal… |
| 2025-01-10 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 0 | -Airbags did not deploy. -The car is available for inspection. -The driver was put at significant risk after the vehicl… |
| 2024-12-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I purchased this vehicle from Carvana, used, with 58000 miles. I have had all the oil changes and regular maintenance p… |
| 2024-11-23 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 0 | On November 23, 2024, the brakes gave out on my 2017 Kia Forte5 EX. I found several recalls for my car regarding the br… |
| 2024-11-15 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, t… |
| 2024-10-18 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | 92,000 miles - check engine light flashing Dealership mechanic says “leaking oil” Oil level barely touching dipstick. R… |
| 2024-10-09 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Both of my tail lights have the water leaking problem that other 2017 Fortes were recalled for. My VIN was not on the l… |
| 2024-09-19 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Once coming home, my airbag from steering wheel deployed. I did not get into an accident, just as i closed my door it w… |
| 2024-08-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Was driving and vehicle started to stall and slow in traffic with no warning lights at all. Discovered that oil was em… |
| 2024-08-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Unknown I dropped my car off at the Kia dealership for them to do some recalls kia say the only re calls they had seen… |
| 2024-07-09 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The hood latch doesn't always work and the hood could fly up and obstruct vision and cause a wreck,the gas door sticks … |
| 2024-06-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was driving on a road, then the car just died out of know where after driving for about a hour. I got the car to the … |
| 2024-06-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The vehicle consumes excessive oil, requiring to top-off oil every ~1k miles to prevent engine damage and seizing. The… |
| 2024-05-13 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Error code B1620 is registering on my 2017 KIA Forte. The current recall for this issue only covers some 2017 KIA Forte… |