Safety Score
88
Safe
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2021 Kia Forte.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Oil is burning out quickly causing the car to stop abruptly without any warning and caused damages to the engine. |
| 2026-01-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Was currently stuck in slow walking traffic and once traffic began to progress the car overheated engine notice appeare… |
| 2025-09-29 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | So i took my car to sands kia in surprise az about my seat belts. Both the front driver and passenger belts come unlatc… |
| 2025-07-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am writing to report a serious safety concern involving my Kia vehicle. Shortly after getting an oil change, my car b… |
| 2025-07-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2021 Kia forte GT is currently sitting in my driveway, undriveable. It started about 3months or so ago I had realize… |
| 2025-07-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 2021 Kia Forte VIN# [XXX] 107,000 miles While driving my Kia Forte on [XXX] i experienced a sudden noise without warni… |
| 2025-06-27 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | HVAC blower motor connector got so hot it has melted the plactic |
| 2025-06-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming… |
| 2025-04-18 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Transmission, yes it’s available. I was driving on the highway and the vehicle began jerking and revving, slowing down… |
| 2025-03-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | Component/System Involved: Electric Power Steering (EPS) – specifically, a potential malfunction with the assist motor … |
| 2025-03-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On Saturday, March 1, 2025, I took my 2021 Kia Forte LXS for a routine oil change. I had NO PRIOR issues, warning light… |
| 2025-01-25 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The transmission went out while driving, entering the highway. It was intermittently missing a gear or slipping in abo… |
| 2024-12-01 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | Passenger air bag/seat belt goes off like someone is sitting in passenger seat but no one is. Have to do seat belt for … |
| 2024-11-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | This car was sold to me without disclosing that the manufacture failed to have a engine security system on the car to a… |
| 2024-06-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I get regularly scheduled oil changes but the car is making a noise like a rod knock |
| 2024-04-12 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The rental vehicle, a Kia Forte, was provided by a major rental company without addressing the critical anti-theft syst… |
| 2024-03-02 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The hood on my car seems to be loose as it rattles when closed and driving. It does appear to be latched, however I'm … |
| 2024-03-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Driving down the highway and sunroof exploded. Sounded like a gun shot |
| 2024-02-03 | STEERING | No | 0 | The electric steering column motor has worn parts causing the steering wheel to make a rubbing noise. There is a TSB ou… |
| 2024-02-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The issue I’m having was confirmed by the dealership so when I drive on the highway, there’s a specific patch of highwa… |
| 2024-01-24 | STEERING | No | 0 | There is loud sound associated with the steering column! It has locked on me before and wouldn’t allow me to turn the v… |
| 2023-12-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving on the interstate, multiple dash lights came on, the engine started knocking and shutting down. The vehic… |
| 2023-12-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Transmission overheating and dragging… weird smell and noise and scrubbing sound when turning the steering wheel. Only … |
| 2023-09-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Service engine light turns off then comes back on. Get message engine failure. Scanner at dealership scanned 15 codes r… |
| 2023-06-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | I am so sadden and broke. My Kia 2021 Forte was stollen.The car has just about 8k miles. The thieves had busted rear pa… |
| 2023-05-13 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | On May 13, 2023, I was involved in a severe frontal collision on the passenger side while driving my 2021 Kia Forte. Th… |
| 2023-05-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I was driving down a highway with no other cars near me and heard a loud noise (sounded like a gunshot). I pulled over … |
| 2023-04-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My Kia forte 21 that I owned for less than 2 years, stalled out while driving on 20 April 23. The engine light came on.… |
| 2023-01-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine is very noisy for quite some time before getting quiet. 40000 miles. Lifters making a lot of noise. Possibly a f… |
| 2022-10-24 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | It seems the car may have a defect in the transmission(Dual Clutch). The car makes at times an abrupt stop, for like a … |
| 2022-10-21 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | 1.Vehicle on spots of highway will apply the forward collision warning system and suddenly brake that may cause a colli… |
| 2022-10-11 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My vehicle was stolen and recovered a couple of days later. The only damage to the vehicle is a broken window and broke… |
| 2022-09-07 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while his mother was driving at 20 MPH and attempting to com… |
| 2022-08-05 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My car was stolen. Steering column busted ignition switch taken out. Passenger side window busted. |
| 2022-08-03 | STEERING | No | 0 | My main issue is concerning a critical design flaw that has been found due to a social media challenge called the Kia C… |
| 2022-06-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving down the highway, the entire crank pulley system fell out from under the car and onto the highway. |
| 2022-05-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Ticking sound under hood at 35000 miles |
| 2022-05-18 | SEATS | No | 0 | When I abruptly have to step on the brakes to stop the vehicle, the backseat behind the driver and the middle seat fall… |
| 2022-05-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Forte. While driving at various speeds, the check engine warning illuminated. The vehicle w… |
| 2022-05-01 | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | No | 0 | Recall |
| 2022-04-25 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Vehicle has issues where transmission actuator will stop functioning causing sudden loss of acceleration. Was doing 70 … |
| 2022-04-05 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Yes | 0 | A defect in 2021 Kia Forte vehicle engine start and security systems allows for the rear window to be broken without an… |
| 2022-04-01 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started to decelerate while the… |
| 2022-03-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Car stalled and shut off while in drive leading it to be towed. |
| 2022-02-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Car completely shut down while in drive on 2 separate occasions leading it to be towed to dealership. |
| 2022-02-01 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The car is making a noise that we finally found out it was the hood rattling. Took it to the shop and the hood latch l… |
| 2022-01-26 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | No | 0 | It’s been flashing for no reason. I literally just turned on my car. I did get an oil change earlier today |
| 2021-12-28 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | No | 0 | I got my car April 18 2021. It is a 2021 car and i got it off the lot with only 30 miles. I had the car for only 2 mont… |
| 2021-12-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | There is no kill switch. this is a new car but doesn't have the push start. So, I have gotten it stolen twice. It's sti… |
| 2021-11-29 | STEERING | No | 0 | I have noticed recently that the car keeps all of a sudden pulling to the right and I have not had the lane assistance … |