Worst 2017 Kia Forte Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Kia Forte.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 141 | 4 | 4 | 67,731 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 49 | 6 | 4 | 43,335 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 42 | 3 | 2 | 33,487 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 38 | 2 | 2 | 37,440 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 29 | 2 | 2 | 32,278 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 17 | 13 | — | 28,687 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 15 | — | — | 43,060 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | — | — | 11,668 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | — | — | 94,016 mi | |
| STEERING | 9 | 1 | — | 60,274 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 | 2 | — | 33,060 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 8 | 1 | — | 11,526 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 1 | — | 47,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | — | — | 22,982 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 5 | — | — | 37,250 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4 | — | — | 44,650 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 3 | — | 30,833 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 25,258 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER | 1 | — | — | 141,224 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR | 1 | — | — | 230,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER | 1 | — | — | 159,124 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 136,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 94,777 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2017 Kia Forte
9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,567,381 vehicles.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.
Other Kia Forte Years
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