Worst 2019 Kia Forte Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Kia Forte.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 45 | — | — | 10,718 mi | |
| ENGINE | 33 | 1 | 2 | 25,926 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 22 | 4 | — | 19,421 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 | 2 | 2 | 33,036 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 13 | — | — | 18,937 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 11 | 2 | — | 35,312 mi | |
| STEERING | 8 | — | — | 10,050 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 7 | — | — | 10,750 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 1 | — | 13,672 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 6 | — | 6,600 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | 2 | — | 938 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 1 | — | 9,028 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1 | — | 81,950 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 18,500 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 1,995 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR | 1 | — | — | 108,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:BULBS | 1 | — | — | 50,100 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 | — | — | 44,959 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | 1,500 mi |
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."
Other Kia Forte Years
Wider context: See the full Kia Forte reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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