Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 Kia Forte Koup has 17 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
17
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I own a 2015 Kia Forte (VIN: [XXX] ) that experienced complete engine failure. The vehicle had been ... |
| Oct 28, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | While driving on interstate 81 my transmission went out while going up a hill. I was almost rear end... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The engine in my 2015 Kia Forte (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced failure tied to recall code P1326, which i... |
| Aug 12, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I recently inherited this car from my mother and it appears that the engine may have issues. There i... |
| Jul 20, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The engine has lower engine knocking. It has a rod knocking very loud. It could throw a rod through ... |
| Mar 10, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My car engine burns oil like crazy. I received a recall notice and brought my vehicle to Gary Rome K... |
| Jan 1, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN DRIVING MY 2015 KIA FORTE, IT SOMETIMES WHEN GIVING IT GAS TO GO IT WILL NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, I... |
| Apr 30, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | ON APRIL 2020 WE NOTICED THAT OUR 2015 KIA FORTE WAS MAKING LOUD, CLANKING NOISE. WE TOOK IT TO A... |
| Feb 25, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. CAR HAS BEEN CHECKED BY A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT ... |
| Oct 12, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I HAVE HAD A 2015 KIA FORTE WITH THE GDI ENGINE IN IT. I HAVE BEEN PAYING ON IT FOR OVER 2 YEARS NOW... |
| Jul 14, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA FORTE. WHILE MOVING THE GEAR SHIFTER FROM DRIVE INTO PARK, THE RPMS ... |
| Jul 1, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I WAS SENT INFORMATION ON AN EMISSIONS RECALL ON MY CAR BUT DIDN'T TAKE MY CAR IN UNTIL I SAW THAT T... |
| Apr 16, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | HELLO. MY NAME IS [XXX] . I DRIVE A 2015 KIA FORTE5. IT'S THE SX MODEL WITH RIGHT AROUND 91000 MILES... |
| Apr 16, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | HELLO. MY NAME IS [XXX] . I DRIVE A 2015 KIA FORTE5. IT'S THE SX MODEL WITH RIGHT AROUND 91000 MILES... |
| Jul 27, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 8 IN SAN DIEGO,CA AND I HEARD A LOUD RATTLING NOISE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT... |
| Aug 18, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | ITS HARD GOING UP A HILL AND AS I'M DRIVING FEELS LIKE CAR IS PULLING BACK WHILE GOING FORWARD. |
| Apr 15, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA FORTE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DUE TO... |