Complaints
88
Crashes
12
Fires
2
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2020 Kia Forte Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#124 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:4,564 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#213 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:12,584 mi
Crash-related:1
#311 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:52,467 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Kia Forte.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 24 | 3 | 1 | 4,564 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 13 | 1 | — | 12,584 mi | |
| ENGINE | 11 | — | 1 | 52,467 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | — | — | 14,167 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 4 | — | 28,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 2 | — | 5,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 | — | — | 89 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | 1 | — | 4,750 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 117,892 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | 103,069 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | 7,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 1 | — | 5,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 103,069 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 45 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
24
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
4,564
POWER TRAIN
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,584
ENGINE
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
52,467
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,167
AIR BAGS
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,000
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
4,750
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,892
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,069
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,000
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,069
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
WHEELS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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