Worst 2019 Kia Forte Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Kia Forte.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 45 | — | — | 10,718 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 33 | 1 | 2 | 25,926 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 18 | 2 | 2 | 33,036 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 13 | — | — | 18,937 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 11 | 2 | — | 35,312 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 10,050 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 7 | — | — | 10,750 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | — | 13,672 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 | — | 6,600 mi | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Display Function | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Bulbs | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Automatic Steering | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Kia Forte
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,588 vehicles.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Forte vehicles. The left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Kia Forte vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aiming. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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2019 Kia Forte — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Kia Forte reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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