Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2010 Kia Forte has 3 recalls, 228 complaints.
3
Recalls
228
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
18V363000
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicle...
13V114000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 ...
23V652000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Op...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2010 Kia Forte 4-DR. w/SAB (Early release)
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Never received a notice on vehicle having a recall |
| Oct 24, 2025 | SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Knocking in engine, loss of power, rod bearings needs replacing |
| Aug 22, 2025 | AIR BAGS | On August 22nd 2025 my daughter was driving this vehicle and was in a car accident and her front air... |
| Aug 9, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No Accident just routine maintenance finds that are concerning me . The car is 15 yrs old but over t... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Car won't not shift out ot drive when driving to Any other gears. Will not go into reverse or park..... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | the air bag light is on, the cruise control stop working around the same time, the light came on. |
| Jun 11, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Air bag light turned on June 2025. Could not be reset. Had local shop read the code. Driver's side a... |
| Mar 4, 2025 | ENGINE | I got a car from coparts and they told me nothing was wrong! I recently bought the car |
| Mar 4, 2025 | ENGINE | Unknown. Vehicle serviced since 2010. Oil changes based on recommend miles. Only 80,000 miles. Wife ... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Headlights have become very yellow and cracking formed on them. This effects evening /night time dri... |
| Oct 12, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake light switch outage keeps happening |
| Jul 23, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | My car was sitting in the driveway went out of park. I was able to get it stopped and pull emergency... |
| Jul 12, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Was driving at slow rate of speed <30 MPH, the car started having a really loud knocking sound comin... |
| May 4, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Brake lights are consistently blowing out especially the right brake light. I have replaced the bulb... |
| Mar 13, 2024 | ENGINE | Known engine problem with bottom end knocking sounds. Potential risk of fire or wreck caused by en... |
| Feb 26, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Low beam headlights are so dim, driving at night is extremely dangerous. There is not enough illumin... |
| Jan 20, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | On January 20, th 2024 my Connecting (Rod Bearings In cylinder # 1 failed ! My 2010 Kia Forte Starte... |
| Jan 19, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2010 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was an abnormal so... |
| Nov 6, 2023 | ENGINE | 179000 miles owner was driving and heard a knocking sound. He is an independent mechanic and put it ... |
| Oct 26, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2010 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving or while idling, he heard a... |