Kia Forte: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 89 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2010–2024 (14) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | forte-2024-gear-grinding | Gear grinding and failure to engage gears | POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 2024-10 → 2025-09 | 23 | 2026-07-16 |
| 2024 | forte-2024-power-loss-stalling | Loss of power and stalling while driving | ENGINE | 5 | 2025-09 → 2026-06 | 23 | 2026-07-16 |
| 2024 | forte-2024-voltage-airbag-faults | Voltage malfunction and airbag fault codes | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS, SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2026-02 → 2026-03 | 23 | 2026-07-16 |
| 2024 | forte-2024-lane-assist-pull | Lane assist steering pull into guardrail | STEERING, AIR BAGS, LANE DEPARTURE | 2 | 2024-04 → 2025-09 | 23 | 2026-07-16 |
| 2023 | forte-2023-front-lower-control-arm | Front lower control arm fracture and suspension collapse | SUSPENSION | 5 | 2023-05-29 → 2026-08-09 | 59 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | forte-2023-transmission-powertrain-failure | Transmission replacement and powertrain loss of motive power | POWER TRAIN | 7 | 2023-03-08 → 2025-09-29 | 59 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | forte-2023-forward-collision-adas-malfunction | Forward collision avoidance and AEB unintended activation | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 8 | 2023-05-21 → 2026-03-30 | 59 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | forte-2023-lane-keep-assist-unintended-steering | Lane keep assist unintended steering input | LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING | 5 | 2023-05-21 → 2025-02-03 | 59 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | forte-2023-airbag-non-deployment | Air bag non-deployment during crash | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2023-09-26 → 2026-08-09 | 59 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | forte-2023-steering-pull-drift | Steering pull and vehicle drift requiring correction | STEERING | 6 | 2023-05-08 → 2024-07-25 | 59 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | forte-2023-engine-fire-underhood | Engine compartment fire while parked or driving | ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 2023-12-13 → 2026-03-24 | 59 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | forte-2022-transmission-dual-clutch | Dual-clutch transmission slipping and failure | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2023-09 → 2025-09 | 25 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | forte-2022-engine-seizure-oil | Engine seizure, oil loss, and engine replacement | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | 2022-05 → 2025-04 | 25 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | forte-2022-ac-system-failure | Air conditioning system failure and warranty disputes | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 2021-12 → 2026-06 | 25 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | forte-2022-steering-instability | Steering instability and alignment loss while driving | SUSPENSION, STEERING | 3 | 2023-09 → 2025-12 | 25 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | forte-2022-airbag-non-deployment | Air bag non-deployment in crash events | AIR BAGS | 2 | 2023-10 → 2023-12 | 25 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | forte-2022-aebs-unintended-braking | Automatic emergency braking unintended activation | SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 | 2022-10 → 2023-10 | 25 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | forte-2022-headlight-illumination | OEM headlight low-beam illumination distance | EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | 2026-01 → 2026-01 | 25 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | forte-2021-engine-failure-oil-loss | Engine failure with oil loss or consumption | ENGINE | 16 | 2021-06 → 2026-04 | 67 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | forte-2021-anti-theft-immobilizer-theft | Vehicle theft due to absent engine immobilizer | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 10 | 2022-01 → 2024-11 | 67 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | forte-2021-transmission-power-loss | Transmission slip and loss of acceleration | POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2022-03 → 2025-04 | 67 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | forte-2021-airbag-non-deployment | Air bag non-deployment in crash events | AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS | 5 | 2022-01 → 2026-01 | 67 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | forte-2021-steering-lock-noise | Steering column lock and rubbing noise | STEERING | 5 | 2021-12 → 2026-04 | 67 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | forte-2021-brake-squeak-caliper | Brake squeak and caliper failure at low mileage | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 3 | 2021-08 → 2021-12 | 67 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | forte-2021-sunroof-explosion | Sunroof sudden shattering while driving | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 2023-05 → 2024-03 | 67 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2020 | forte-2020-engine-failure | Engine knocking, oil loss, and stalling | ENGINE | 14 | 2020-11 → 2026-06 | 69 | 2026-06-14 |
| 2020 | forte-2020-transmission-failure | Transmission slipping and replacement | POWER TRAIN | 14 | 2020-09 → 2026-05 | 69 | 2026-06-14 |
| 2020 | forte-2020-theft-security | Theft and anti-theft security system | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | 2021-11 → 2025-08 | 69 | 2026-06-14 |
| 2020 | forte-2020-airbag-nondeployment | Air bag non-deployment in collisions | AIR BAGS | 4 | 2020-03 → 2026-02 | 69 | 2026-06-14 |
| 2020 | forte-2020-forward-collision-avoidance | Forward collision avoidance activation and camera faults | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 4 | 2023-06 → 2025-11 | 69 | 2026-06-14 |
| 2020 | forte-2020-catalytic-converter | Catalytic converter failure | ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 2024-11 → 2025-08 | 69 | 2026-06-14 |
| 2020 | forte-2020-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration and erratic speed control | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 2021-02 → 2023-11 | 69 | 2026-06-14 |
| 2020 | forte-2020-trunk-latch | Trunk latch and lid operation | STRUCTURE | 3 | 2019-09 → 2025-09 | 69 | 2026-06-14 |
| 2019 | kia-forte-2019-engine-seizure | Engine seizure and excessive oil consumption | ENGINE | 36 | 2019-10 → 2026-07 | 146 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2019 | kia-forte-2019-steering-column-noise | Steering column noise and clockspring failure | STEERING | 7 | 2019-04 → 2023-10 | 146 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2019 | kia-forte-2019-transmission-failure | Transmission failure and stalling during acceleration | POWER TRAIN | 47 | 2019-01 → 2026-05 | 146 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2019 | kia-forte-2019-fca-false-activation | Forward collision and lane keep assist false activation | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 18 | 2019-01 → 2026-06 | 146 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2019 | kia-forte-2019-lighting-wiring-harness | Headlight and brake light failure with harness damage | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 15 | 2019-09 → 2026-01 | 146 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2019 | kia-forte-2019-airbag-non-deployment | Airbag non-deployment in crash | AIR BAGS | 6 | 2018-11 → 2025-02 | 146 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2018 | forte-2018-trunk-latch-failure | Trunk latch failure and unintended opening | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 8 | 2019-06 → 2024-04 | 134 | 2026-07-30 |
| 2018 | forte-2018-light-moisture-bulb-burnout | Exterior light moisture intrusion and bulb burnout | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 2022-07 → 2026-04 | 134 | 2026-07-30 |
| 2018 | forte-2018-immobilizer-theft | Ignition immobilizer absence and vehicle theft | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2022-10 → 2023-09 | 134 | 2026-07-30 |
| 2018 | forte-2018-engine-failure-oil-starvation | Engine failure and seizure after oil loss | ENGINE | 31 | 2019-08 → 2026-03 | 134 | 2026-07-30 |
| 2018 | forte-2018-stall-while-driving | Engine stall while driving requiring restart | ENGINE | 18 | 2020-08 → 2026-02 | 134 | 2026-07-30 |
| 2018 | forte-2018-airbag-non-deployment | Air bag non-deployment in collisions | AIR BAGS | 9 | 2018-06 → 2024-04 | 134 | 2026-07-30 |
| 2017 | kia-forte-2017-ignition-coil-misfire | Ignition coil failure and engine misfire | ENGINE | 14 | 2021-02 → 2025-05 | 300 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2017 | kia-forte-2017-trunk-latch-failure | Trunk latch failure to open or close | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 13 | 2021-02 → 2022-07 | 300 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2017 | kia-forte-2017-engine-oil-pump-stall | Oil pump failure and engine stall | ENGINE | 107 | 2021-01 → 2026-05 | 300 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2017 | kia-forte-2017-exterior-lighting-failure | Exterior lighting failure and water intrusion | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 16 | 2021-02 → 2026-05 | 300 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2017 | kia-forte-2017-airbag-non-deployment | Air bag non-deployment in crash | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2021-03 → 2025-02 | 300 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2017 | kia-forte-2017-power-steering-loss | Power steering loss while driving | STEERING | 3 | 2024-02 → 2025-09 | 300 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2017 | kia-forte-2017-service-brake-malfunction | Service brake and ABS malfunction | SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2021-10 → 2024-04 | 300 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2015 | kia-forte-2015-rod-bearing-knock | Rod bearing knock and engine failure | ENGINE | 39 | 2020-07 → 2025-09 | 258 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2015 | kia-forte-2015-excessive-oil-consumption | Excessive oil consumption | ENGINE | 17 | 2020-10 → 2025-11 | 258 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2015 | kia-forte-2015-headlight-turn-signal | Headlights extinguish when turn signal is activated | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 2020-08 → 2021-01 | 258 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2015 | kia-forte-2015-stall-loss-of-power | Sudden stall or loss of power while driving | ENGINE | 39 | 2020-01 → 2026-07 | 258 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2015 | kia-forte-2015-engine-fire-smoke | Engine compartment fire and smoke | ENGINE | 14 | 2020-06 → 2022-10 | 258 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2015 | kia-forte-2015-brake-line-corrosion | Brake line corrosion and brake failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 11 | 2021-02 → 2025-09 | 258 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2015 | kia-forte-2015-airbag-warning-light | Airbag warning light illumination and non-deployment | AIR BAGS | 9 | 2019-09 → 2023-06 | 258 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2014 | forte-2014-engine-knock-rod-bearing | Engine knock and rod bearing failure requiring replacement | ENGINE | 100 | 2021-03 → 2026-08 | 440 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | forte-2014-steering-coupler-click | MDPS steering coupler clicking and popping | STEERING | 30 | 2021-05 → 2026-01 | 440 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | forte-2014-brake-line-corrosion | Brake line corrosion and hydraulic failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 2023-03 → 2026-01 | 440 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | forte-2014-seatbelt-buckle-fail | Seat belt buckle failure to latch | SEAT BELTS | 4 | 2021-11 → 2024-08 | 440 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | forte-2014-airbag-light-nondeploy | Air bag warning light and non-deployment | AIR BAGS | 17 | 2021-05 → 2025-12 | 440 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | forte-2014-engine-compartment-fire | Engine compartment and vehicle fire | FIRERELATED | 15 | 2021-06 → 2026-07 | 440 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2013 | kia-forte-2013-steering-column-coupler | Steering column coupler clicking and play | STEERING | 4 | 2014-09 → 2025-06 | 195 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | kia-forte-2013-engine-stall-seizure | Engine knocking, stalling, and rod bearing failure | ENGINE | 51 | 2014-09 → 2026-04 | 195 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | kia-forte-2013-engine-fire | Engine compartment fire | ENGINE | 13 | 2018-08 → 2024-10 | 195 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | kia-forte-2013-brake-pedal-failure | Brake pedal failure to stop the vehicle | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 37 | 2014-07 → 2026-03 | 195 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | kia-forte-2013-airbag-non-deployment | Air bags fail to deploy in a crash | AIR BAGS | 16 | 2016-07 → 2025-07 | 195 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | kia-forte-2013-taillight-bulb-socket-melt | Tail and brake light bulbs burning out with melted sockets | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 14 | 2017-09 → 2025-02 | 195 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | kia-forte-2012-brake-line-corrosion-recall | Corrosion-related brake line failure under recall 23V652000 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 17 | 2022-07 → 2026-08 | 291 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2012 | kia-forte-2012-theta-ii-engine-knock-failure | Engine knock, rod bearing damage, or failure | ENGINE | 98 | 2019-03 → 2026-03 | 291 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2012 | kia-forte-2012-brake-pedal-stopper-pad | Brake pedal stopper pad deterioration, brake lights stay on | SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2019-06 → 2021-09 | 291 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2012 | kia-forte-2012-airbag-warning-light-clock-spring | Airbag warning light illumination and clock spring failure | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2023-07 → 2026-08 | 291 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2012 | kia-forte-2012-airbag-non-deployment-crash | Airbag non-deployment in a crash | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2019-06 → 2021-07 | 291 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2011 | kia-forte-2011-engine-rod-bearing-knock | Engine knocking noise progressing to rod bearing failure | ENGINE | 38 | 2015-10 → 2025-10 | 161 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | kia-forte-2011-transmission-failure | Transmission failure or gear shifter malfunction | POWER TRAIN | 11 | 2011-06 → 2023-11 | 161 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | kia-forte-2011-airbag-non-deployment | Front air bags failed to deploy in crashes | AIR BAGS | 17 | 2011-08 → 2019-07 | 161 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | kia-forte-2011-hecu-recall-fire-risk | Brake HECU recall delays with fire and burning odor | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 17 | 2023-11 → 2026-07 | 161 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | kia-forte-2011-unintended-acceleration | Sudden unintended acceleration or loss of speed control | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 13 | 2012-03 → 2025-03 | 161 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | kia-forte-2011-brake-light-socket-melt | Brake and tail light bulb sockets overheating and melting | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | 2019-05 → 2025-12 | 161 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | kia-forte-2011-takata-recall-delays | Takata air bag recall parts delays | AIR BAGS | 7 | 2015-09 → 2021-11 | 161 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2010 | kia-forte-2010-tpms-valve-stem-failure | TPMS valve stem cracking and rapid tire deflation | TIRES, WHEELS | 20 | 2013-06 → 2021-05 | 232 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | kia-forte-2010-steering-coupling-click | Steering coupling clicking noise | STEERING | 10 | 2013-05 → 2021-03 | 232 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | kia-forte-2010-lighting-bulb-failure | Brake light and headlight bulb failure | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 15 | 2013-07 → 2025-08 | 232 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | kia-forte-2010-service-brake-seizure | Service brake seizure and switch failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 14 | 2013-12 → 2026-04 | 232 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | kia-forte-2010-rod-bearing-engine-knock | Engine rod-bearing knock and premature failure | ENGINE | 77 | 2013-10 → 2026-06 | 232 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | kia-forte-2010-airbag-warning-nondeploy | Air bag warning light and non-deployment in crashes | AIR BAGS | 37 | 2013-06 → 2025-09 | 232 | 2026-09-07 |
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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Kia Forte [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/kia/forte
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_kia_forte_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Kia Forte},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/kia/forte}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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