Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Kia Forte Koup has 15 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
15
Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving on my home the car started accelerating on its own.Good thing I was already close to m... |
| Sep 11, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | In the last few months, the engine makes increasingly louder knocking/ticking sound. Took it to the ... |
| Aug 17, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The following situation has happened three times - once a few years ago, and again twice today (8/17... |
| Jun 2, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE LINE BURST NEAR CENTER OF CAR WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. MAINTAINED ENOUGH BRAKE PRESSURE TO ... |
| Apr 10, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I HAVE A 2011 KIA FORTE WHICH HAS A BAD MOTOR WITH ONLY 106379 AND MOTOR IS RAPPING |
| Feb 18, 2019 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | ONE MORNING I STARTED THE CAR AND THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR ALSO MADE A KNOCKING/TIC... |
| Jun 4, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | POSSIBLE HOLE IN TRANSMISSION TUBE |
| Mar 31, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ON 3/31/2018 AT 10:00 AM MY WIFE'S SUNROOF ON HER 2011 KIA FORTE EXPLODED WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING DOW... |
| Dec 1, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | KIA FORTE 2011,ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN,AND CAUSE ME TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME,KEPT ACCELERATED,UN... |
| Jan 8, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I HAVE A 2011 KIA FORTE, HOW CAN I GET IT OUT OF THE SECURITY, (STUCK ON SECURITY STUCK ON SECURITY ... |
| Aug 25, 2016 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | ESC LIGHT FLASHING NUMEROUS TIMES WITH LOSS OF POWER WHILE ON DRY, STRAIGHT ROAD. VEHICLE IN FOR RE... |
| Jun 15, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY AIR CONDITIONING CLUTCH PULLEY ASSEMBLY HAS A FAILING BEARING THAT MAKES A WHINING NOISE. THE AS... |
| Jan 1, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON 20000 MILES CODE# P200A INTAKE MANIFOLD SENSOR |
| Jul 27, 2011 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC ... |
| Feb 14, 2011 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | PROBLEM BEGAN 2/14/2011 (PURCHASE) AND CONTINUES. THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THESE HIGH FREQUENC... |